The Thing I Don’t Like About God

The Thing I Don’t Like About God

May 29, 2015 | Discipleship, Faith

I know a guy, a pretty young guy, who is battling cancer. And the cancer is winning. I know a lot of people who have battled cancer, but something is different about this one particular guy I know, even though I can’t explain what it is. I don’t even...
In the Furnace: Keeping Your Faith Through the Fire

In the Furnace: Keeping Your Faith Through the Fire

Oct 24, 2014 | Faith

Maybe I’m not supposed to say this because I’m a pastor, but I’ve never questioned my faith more than I have in the past 18 months. I’ve never doubted God. Not His existence, not His love, not His presence. But I have done a lot of asking,...
Holy Anger

Holy Anger

Sep 22, 2014 | Current Events, Faith

I first wrote this blog post in April 2013 in the aftermath of the Boston Marathon bombing. I had a conversation with a friend today that prompted me to share this again.  As I write this, images, stories and news bulletins continue to emerge in the wake of the...
Handling Conflict

Handling Conflict

May 17, 2013 | Discipleship, Faith, Ministry

I originally wrote this blog post in December of 2011. [bra_border_divider top=”15″ bottom=”15″] I don’t know if it’s the weather turning cold or the fact that the Cleveland Browns are terrible again this year, but lately I’ve...
The Wall

The Wall

May 1, 2013 | Faith

Have you ever gone rock climbing? I’ve never done extreme outdoor rock climbing, but I’ve done plenty of indoor climbing. It’s intense. It’s physically challenging and fun. If you have the right equipment and you’re being supported by...