Some Christian friends of mine are PhD students in one of Michigan State University’s science departments. They recently told me about the stir the November 1st Origin Summit is causing among their colleagues and about their tension in how to respond. The Origin Summit is a one day conference being held at MSU arguing for […]
The Struggles of Being a Pastor
As I pastor, I typically have thick skin. But there are definitely days, and weeks, where the skin gets thin and things hurt more than normal. Or when enough things pile up to pierce the toughness that is typically there. Many pastors I know are like me in that if 99 things are going well […]
Church at a Nightclub Buying You a Beer – The Bible & Alcohol
Crossroads Church is starting a Tuesday night outreach church service at The Loft on November 11th. This ministry will be called The Upper Room. The Loft a 2nd floor nightclub/concert venue in Lansing that Crossroads will be renting out and will be “the show” for every Tuesday night. It is the premier concert venue in […]
Great Bible Verses to Help Your Marriage
Romans 15:5-7 “May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus, that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God.” […]
Praying for American Pastor Saeed, Illegally Imprisoned in Iran
I attended a prayer vigil for Pastor Saeed Abedini this past Friday at the State Capitol Building in Lansing. It was one of 500 vigils held in 35 countries around the world, commemorating the two year anniversary of when Pastor Saeed was incarcerated in an Iranian prison where he is tortured for his Christian faith. […]
Why I Don’t Like Fiction Books & Why I Love ‘Playing Saint’
I don’t like fiction books because they make me feel stupider and like I’ve crumpled up my time into a ball and tossed into the garbage can. You made up a story, great. Does it say anything? Does it make me think? Does it move me? My two favorite fiction book series of all time […]