Divine Encounters
Here’s a peek into my world over the last ten days: I had a conversation with a guy who doesn’t attend our church. He was raised in church, but now doesn’t know what he believes...
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Goodbye, Amber
Today is going to be a bittersweet day around the Summit offices. For the last six years we’ve worked and laughed and cried and served with a great friend. Today, that friend is doing something...
Believe: Money Talks?
As a pastor, it’s drilled into your head that you don’t talk about money. Ever. Never ever. I don’t know who drills that in there, necessarily, but it’s true. Or at least I think it...
This Post is Rated PG-13
Today, I’m walking down memory lane. Today, I have a loop reel of the faces of hundreds of parents that I served during my years as a Student Pastor. I remember looking them dead in...
Come Into His Presence with…Diet Coke?
As a kid, beverages in worship were an absolute no-no. My parents would have sooner had me stand up on the pew and throw my Mad Libs: Church Edition* square at the pastor’s head than...
Believe: It’s for the Kids
Don’t break out your Whitney Houston soundtrack just yet. That’s not where I’m going. My wife – in addition to taking good care of me while I’m at the dentist – also has some incredibly...
Insights on Incisors, Part Two
This is an unplanned follow up to a previous post, if you’d like to catch up. Yesterday I had to make a return trip to the dentist’s office to replace a filling that decided to...
Book Review: A Comedian’s Guide to Theology
This book review is brought to you by the good people at Family Christian Stores. Well, not really. But I thought I’d give a shout to my FCS brethren before I tell you why I...
Tuesday Musings
It’s been a while since I’ve given you a free-for-all download about what’s going on in my head, so let’s do that now. Editor’s note: I just checked your file, and you’ve never given a...
An Open Letter to Kirk Cameron Fans
Dear Readers: I’m a bit of a sucker for stats. I check the incoming links on this blog frequently to find out how you’re getting here. Some of you visit this blog because we’re friends,...
