Congratulations to Simone Manuel on becoming the first African American to win an Olympic Gold Medal in an individual swimming event! Manuel won gold in the 100m freestyle competition on Thursday, August 11th. With all the racial controversy that’s been in the news over the past few years, many (typically whites) will say, “I don’t […]
Why We Shouldn’t Take God’s Name in Vain (+ some bonus Bible nerd stuff)
OMG. That acronym is as common nowadays as ETA or ASAP. “Oh my God.” “Jesus Christ!” “Oh Lord.” “Good Lord.” These phrases are a regular part of most people’s vernacular, including many Christians. Smack in the middle of the 10 Commandments, Exodus 20:7 tells us, Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy […]
Teaching Men to be Men in a Gender-Fluid Culture
I wrote an article for Plough.com entitled “Teaching Men to be Men in a Gender-Fluid Culture.” It has to do with the epidemic of fatherlessness and how we need to step up to fill this void. You can read the article on Plough’s website here.
5-Minute Teaching Video on learning to be small…and a bear visiting my tent! – Job 38-39, Isaiah 40
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3-Minute Teaching Video on God’s Beauty – Psalm 19 – Manistee National Forest
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Will You Join Me for a Virtual Confessional (Celebration)?
My sin makes me so tired. This weekend I was really feeling the weight of it, and the conviction of the Holy Spirit. Over time this led me to the joy and freedom that comes when we exchange confessing our sins for the grace of Jesus. It is so healing to confess our sins to […]