I like going one exit farther than what I need in order to get off the freeway for my house. It doesn’t make sense. With
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The Terrible, but Effective Way to Build the Church
“I’m going to build a fence.” My dad made that declaration in the summer of 1971. What did it mean for me and my
The Beautiful, Quirky, Problematic People of Your Church
Like dunking a nerf basketball into one of those kiddie-size hoops, it’s way too easy to bash the church. You don’t have to be insightful or
Getting Mad at the People You’re Trying To Serve
Sooner or later it has to happen. Somebody you’re trying to serve will manage to annoy you. Even offend you. In that moment, you won’t feel
The Christian Life Made Difficult
It’s intimidation time. I’m on the back porch talking to a middle-aged symbol of virility. The man has a barrel chest, a silk shirt, a
No Need to Pray
Remember the first time you ever had a prayer answered? Maybe you were tempted to wonder if it might have been a coincidence. It was nice
