Sex and the Great Love Story
September 25, 2009 – 9:30 am | 3 Comments

I am learning that God designed sex to be amazing, mystical, life affirming and a living, giving gift. It’s the kind of experience men would fight wars for and women would endure …

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Sex and the Great Love Story
September 25, 2009 – 9:30 am | 3 Comments
Sex and the Great Love Story

I am learning that God designed sex to be amazing, mystical, life affirming and a living, giving gift. It’s the kind of experience men would fight wars for and women would endure …

Who is It All For?
September 24, 2009 – 7:34 am | 2 Comments
Who is It All For?

I recently had a wonderful opportunity to communicate at my church.  Since becoming the Service Programming Director at Browns Bridge Community Church, I have not been able to communicate as much as …

Can Uneducated People Change the World for Good?
September 23, 2009 – 12:36 pm | 3 Comments
Can Uneducated People Change the World for Good?

A friend of mine named Francis works as an advocate for the people of a slum in Delhi and he has married into a poor Muslim family. Yesterday he brought two of his young brothers-in-law …

A Book or a Towel?: Requirements for Leadership
September 22, 2009 – 12:35 pm | 2 Comments
A Book or a Towel?: Requirements for Leadership

There are a lot of bookshelves in my house (at least nine) and all have “No Vacancies” signs hanging from them. Some shelves have two rows of books taking up residence that are crammed together …

Finding God Amidst Broken Pieces
September 21, 2009 – 12:36 pm | One Comment
Finding God Amidst Broken Pieces

“Everything happens for a reason.” Perhaps you’ve heard that before. Perhaps you’ve said it. I’d like to suggest that there’s a world of difference between “Everything happens for a reason,” and “God gives reason …

Just a Touch
August 28, 2009 – 7:34 am | 3 Comments
Just a Touch

I think by now Harvest United Methodist knows I’m a hugger. I do it every Sunday and even encourage them to do it, too, saying just before leading worship: “As we prepare to …

The Interconnectivity of Justice
August 27, 2009 – 7:15 am | No Comment
The Interconnectivity of Justice

The pathos of God is on the prophet. It moves him. It breaks out in him like a storm in the soul, overwhelming his inner life, his thoughts, feelings, wishes and hopes. It takes possession …

Curing Cancer in the Church :: Overcoming mistrust
August 26, 2009 – 12:12 am | 2 Comments
Curing Cancer in the Church :: Overcoming mistrust

Lately a spirit of unity has been sweeping over the youth ministry community where I live. It seems that we’ve all come to the conclusion that if we don’t work together …

I Kissed Online Dating Goodbye
August 25, 2009 – 7:22 am | 9 Comments
I Kissed Online Dating Goodbye

Let me make a quick disclaimer and say that online dating is, in general, a great way for people to meet people or even their future spouse. By now you have known of …

Scratching the Divine Itch
August 24, 2009 – 8:00 am | No Comment
Scratching the Divine Itch

Have you ever felt like something with your life just wasn’t quite right? Like that guy who just can’t catch the rhythm of a song while “dancing” or your tone deaf friend who has no …