I continue to be amazed at how it always seems that religion complicates what God has made simple. I was reading last night in Matthew and reminded at how often Jesus tried to expose the complexities of religion. Matt 23: 1 Then Jesus said to the crowds and to his disciples, 2 “The teachers of [...]

I saw this bumper sticker the other day when I was walking into Blockbuster. It says, “My Pastor Says God Bless America.” Since seeing the bumper sticker I’ve discovered it’s linked to a political movement. I want to be clear that I’m neither condemning nor endorsing this organization. I know nothing about it, but this [...]

I met with Stephen Brewster, this week in downtown Nashville. Stephen is in town for the GMA’s in his official capacity as the Senior Director of Marketing for Integrity Music. Stephen and I have gotten to know each other a little over the last couple of months. If you don’t regularly read his blog then [...]

I’ll be the first to say I stink at prayer. I know, I know… you’re going to say “how can you stink at prayer, you’re a pastor?” I understand. I know it seems weird. I’m not saying I don’t pray, or I don’t enjoy prayer. I’m not saying I don’t understand it or I need [...]