All Lives [Don’t] Matter

by | Jul 30, 2021 | General

The Current Cancer Overtaking the ChurchI’ve seen varying versions of this advertisement—as well as the sentiment behind it—a lot over the last year, but the frequency is growing.Most concerning to me, though, is the strong uptick in deeply-churched people posting...

No Assembly Required

by | Jul 19, 2021 | General

The hottest behind-the-scenes battle in the church today: Online Church“Online church is a great supplement, but should never be a substitute.”Last month, a preacher with a blue checkmark next to his social media profile name made this sweeping statement on his social...

Fitness as a Sacred Act

by | Jul 9, 2021 | General

How to find peace, hope, and salvation at the barI just marked my 600th workout since the decision to make my physical temple a priority.That means I have spent more time at “the bar” than almost any other activity.Over the course of picking heavy things up and...

A Pastor’s Journey From Evangelical to Affirming

by | Jul 1, 2021 | General

My Long Hard Road to LGBTQI AllyNot too long ago, I purchased a rainbow watchband for my Apple Watch. I rarely wore it, though, because… you know… people judge.But as I looked at it in one of those rare wearings in early June, something clicked.I decided not to take...