Why Screaming at the Darkness Doesn’t Work
Recent news about the live-streamed gang rape of a 15-year-old Chicago girl last month broke my heart. It also made me mad. Furious, in fact. The sexual assault of a…
Out of Africa (Some Exciting News about My Latest Trip)
I recently returned from an incredible trip to the continent of Africa. People said Africa would change me. I had no idea how true that statement was until I visited…
Your Pastor is Broken (and It's Okay)
An old friend, Richard, recently called me. He used to live in town and attend my church. For the past seven years or so, he’s been a member of a…
What Ticked Jesus Off? (And Why Are Some Christians So Angry?)
We Christians (and I include myself in that group) are too easily offended at times. We are a passionate people given to strong feelings and even stronger opinions. Few in…