"Thanks for everything, but we're not going to see each other again." As a pastor, it's not uncommon that I have one of those conversations. You know the ones. An individual or family leaving the church, citing theological differences with the leadership. Never mind
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One Sunday, the slides didn't work. Or, more accurately, there was no one to run the slides. I watched from the back as the congregation fumbled for their phones, squinting at tiny screens to find the second verse to "How Great Thou Art." A few people
A confession: I've long been suspicious of astrology and zodiac signs. To this idea, I have no clue if I'm a Leo, Cancer, or Gemini, or Ken. The whole thing felt like elaborate superstition pretending to be wisdom. But then I moved to D.C. and
What Jesus Sleeping Through a Storm Teaches Us
"Pastor, I have to confess something," Alika said, fidgeting with her coffee cup during our meeting. "I'm not sure I believe in God anymore. Or maybe I do? I don't know if the resurrection actually happened, and honestly, half the Bible feels like
What the Parable of the Sower Teaches About Grace
Family & Summer Chaos Just wrapped up the most glorious family trip to California — floated around Pete and June's pool in Alamo with a book like I was twelve years old again at Stone Lake. The kids treated that pool like their personal kingdom. My cousin Jessica was
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