A few months back I gave my opinion on a section of scripture for a new Bible translation.  As a result the company offered to give me a free copy.  I finally got the Common English Bible. (more...) ...

This is a post I wrote on www.calledtoyouthministry.com As the pastor of my church I often get ads for different groups, camps, fundraisers, and all sorts of things that are "perfect" for my ministry.  Those of you in full-time ministry know exactly what I mean.  Normally I look over them and I can tell within a few seconds if they are any good or just garbage.  However, today I got an ad that ...

Sermon audio is back up.  The podcast is online and you should be able to enjoy the fine sound of my voice through your speakers once again.  Or just read the notes on here, whatever you prefer.  You can find the audio at the bottom of this post or you can launch iTunes and download it for yourself. (more...) ...

Dear Jesus, You have seen all things coming, you haven't been surprised by any of this.  Right now I am about two weeks from starting my last year of seminary.  Three years ago I would never have believed I would be here, yet You knew, and you know what tomorrow holds.  Sometimes, if I am honest with myself I wonder why you brought me to this because I do not fit the mold of a pastor, ...

On Thursday evening my uncle passed away.  It appears he took his own life.  This week has been one of the hardest for me and there are going to be hard times ahead, but for now I am home and back on a normal posting schedule.  What follows is a manuscript of the sermon I gave at my uncle's memorial service.  There was no audio recording and the regular podcast will resume this coming ...