Nobodies seem to always want to be somebodies. It’s ingrained into us from the time we are small to make something out of our life that makes us stand out. The world even points us in the direction of being somebodies. What if instead of over worrying and over seeking to become somebodies, we thrived […]

N.T. Wright once said, “Moral reformation which leaves the heart untouched is about as useful as tying bunches of grapes on to a briar-bush.” I  totally agree with his assertion. Adding more good things to your life in the effort to become holier than the next guy without heart transformation can only lead to more […]

There is just something ugly about a Christ follower carrying grudges. Carrying around that proverbial bucket filled with ugly is a laborious task to keep doing. In fact, not only is it laborious,but also it grieves the heart of God. We are supposed to be people of forgiveness. Grudges lead to nowhere good! Grudges damage […]

Josh Kelley and I have a lot in common. We both live in Washington state, we both have a background in the same denomination, we’re both pastors. One area we differ is that he’s a…

I have nothing against Christian bookstores. I spent more than fifteen years supporting my family in Christian retail while toiling in ministry. For me, Christian bookstores are simply a magnifying mirror revealing some of the American church’s blemishes. The problem We’re talking about pure capitalism here. Bookstores have a limited amount of money to sink […]