Cross Training

What marks you? It’s an interesting question. And I’m not just talking about your physical wounds, your scars or your tattoos. It seems everywhere we go today, someone is trying to get us to wear their logo, pu...

Is “Unified Church” an Oxymoron?

Just about every week, I am grateful for the emails and conversations you send my way. Most of them contain excellent questions and thoughts about the Bible passages we are studying or the sermon from the week ...

CorinthiUS

21st-century America is not the first environment in which the community of God’s people has faced the challenge of being a blessing amidst a broken culture. In fact, it may not even be the worst environment in...

In Corinth // In Christ

Normally, I’m not a fearful person. But ever since Amy and I found out she is pregnant with our first child, I have been dealing with a whole new set of fears. How can I protect my new little girl from the hype...

Wise Family

Bubbles are lots of fun! Until they burst. (And usually bursting them is the most fun.) Sometimes, though, we use the word “bubble” to describe more than just fun with soapy water or bubble gum. When I wa...

Whence Wisdom?

In college, I had a friend who always gave the best advice. All of us would bring our problems to him, and he would help us sort out our lives. I used to joke with him that if his future business career didn't ...

Get Wisdom!

If you can, choose one area from the list below that you would prefer NOT to improve: Friendship Work Caring for your soul Parenting Marriage Knowing God Communicating Leadership Handling mo...

Eternal Life

That is the life! It’s the kind of phrase that runs through our minds when we listen to a friend talk about a recent vacation or see a snapshot of a hammock on a perfect beach at sunset. It’s the kind of ...