That title sounds like clickbait, but it's not.  Can you believe in the Bible?  Google Bard AI tries to answer... "I can believe in the Bible, but I cannot tell you whether or not you should believe in it. That is a personal decision that each individual must make for themselves. Some people believe that the Bible is the word of God, and that it is therefore true and accurate. Others believe that ...  Read More

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything with prayer and thanksgiving, make your requests known to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your heart and your mind in Christ Jesus."The first six words of this verse are nearly impossible to keep. I mean, what was the apostle Paul thinking? Beyond that, maybe the Holy Spirit misspoke (a blasphemous thoug...  Read More

If you are reading this blog the weekend I am writing, than you have passed the halfway point of Lent- Congratulations! This year our family ministry team made a conscious effort to encourage this practice among our families. Practices of fasting, prayer, worship, and generosity are all highlighted this season of the Christian calendar, and I hope you’ve had a chance to practice.In the midst of Le...  Read More

As you may already know, I relish in keeping things simple. The Christian life is wonderfully deep and profound (trinity, incarnation, theories of the atonement, eschatology, pneumatology, etc.) and yet amazingly simple, “For God so loved the world…” Gods design is that anyone can seek and find him. Both the intellectual and the simplest mind can come to trust in his marvelous gift!Coming to the t...  Read More

This is the third blog post in my series on the liturgical church calendar. So far, we have covered Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany. If you missed those posts, you could find the Advent post HERE, and the Christmas and Epiphany post HERE. Today, we are going to look at Lent.Lent is a season of anticipation and preparation that precedes Easter. It is a time for Christians to reflect on Christ’s wor...  Read More

9 years ago, in February 2014, I experienced something that I'll never forget.  It formed me.  I want to tell you about it.The following story happened in Les Rois, Haiti.  Les Rois is nestled in a forgotten valley, far off the well-traveled roads, between lush mountains.  Les Rois is a special place that I'll never forget!  I met Christ incarnate there, but I'm getting off track...  that story ...  Read More