May 29, 2015 | Blog, Christianity, Faith, Following Christ, Life, Pain
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... 
Oct 24, 2014 | Blog, Christianity, Faith, Following Christ, Life, Pain, Prayer, Self-Worth
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,... 
Sep 22, 2014 | Blog, Christianity, Current Events, Life, Pain, Worldview
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... 
May 17, 2013 | Blog, Christianity, Following Christ, Leadership, Life, Ministry, Pain, Worldview
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... 
May 1, 2013 | Blog, Christianity, Following Christ, Life, Ministry, Prayer, Worldview
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... 
