How Change Happens
If you've ever wanted to make a change, but weren't sure how to start...this one's for you.
The Dark Side of Discipline
The New Testament says discipline should play a role in our Christian lives. But what happens when our relationship with spiritual discipline gets broken?
The Minister in You
Somehow the word "minister" has become a word that means "professional Christian," or something reserved for clergy and academics. But when the New Testament was written, everyone in the church was a minister - from the stage to the back row.
Local Church Leadership: A Task, Terror & Treasure
We pause our Colossians collection for an important conversation in our still-forming church. Who is leading us (humanly speaking)? What makes someone a leader? What should we expect from our leaders? There's never been a leader or lover of people like Jesus, and local church leaders always take their cues from him.
Where We've Been, Where We're Going & How We Get There
"Where have I been? Where am I going? How will I get there?" We often strategize about our careers, relationships, finances, and other areas of life without realizing we're doing it. But for a Christian, one ultimate strategy shapes all our immediate ones.
Who is the Real Jesus?
Two thousand years is a long time to go without seeing someone. Yet Christians constantly refer to things like our "love for Jesus," our "walk with Jesus," and more. But who, exactly, is this man we say we know so well?
Christianity vs. Christian Nationalism
As a pastor, I’m sensitive to the Christian church’s reputation, which the “Christian” imagery at the U.S. capitol last week did nothing but damage…
New Year's...Continuation?
This is not the January of usual optimism, to say the least. In this message from Colossians 1:1-14, we discover what it takes to simply endure and thrive in faith.
This Is Not Unprecedented
There is a difference between "new" and "new to us." Type the word “unprecedented” into a search bar and narrow the results to the past twelve months. It might take another twelve to get to the bottom of the list.