If we really are headed towards a Post-Christian America, what are we Christians supposed to do about that? People who grew up in the Church feel threatened, so our posture often becomes defensive. Our natural inclination is to think in … Continue reading
I’m in San Antonio this week for the Collegiate Conference. It’s mostly normal conference stuff: musical worship, biblical teaching, business meetings, workshops, and so on. But one thing that’s particularly special about this week is that it includes a retirement … Continue reading
Today was the first day of classes for Kent State University students. And, as usual, we finished the day by hosting our H2O Kickoff event. But, in a more unusual twist, the venue for this year was the Student Green, … Continue reading
I am so whooped. I honestly feel a little bit like I’ve been run over by a train. But I’m so proud of the work our team of staff and student-leaders put in tonight. We scattered a lot of Gospel … Continue reading
The weather forecast was not looking good this morning. A 75% chance of thunderstorms for the entire afternoon. So, it felt kind of miraculous that we ended up staying dry the whole time (unless you count the sweat that came … Continue reading
After our family vacation in the Western Wilds of North America, we drove through the Heartland to get back to Ohio. Through Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana… The fields of corn and soy seemed impossibly green, after our time in those … Continue reading
The setting was strangely familiar. We parked at Bear Lake, turned on our head lamps, and started hiking up the dark forest trails of Tyndall Gorge. We gasped when we came to clearings that revealed a dramatically brightening sky. Small … Continue reading
My heart craved some extended time with God this morning. The last few weeks have been fun and full of adventure… But they have not allowed for my regular spiritual discipline of Friday morning walks with God. Until today. So, … Continue reading
I recently finished (re)reading Eugene Peterson’s memoir, The Pastor. It was my second reading (at least). But I especially enjoyed the reading this time around because it served to facilitate weekly discussions with two lovely young people who were doing paid internships … Continue reading
“The Great Commission” sounds great, doesn’t it? It feels exciting and meaningful. To “go and make disciples,” to start new churches from scratch, to change the world. One soul at a time, one city at a time. And I really … Continue reading