Category: Faith

As a Christian do you sometimes feel if too many people like you you're probably doing something wrong with your life? When I read passages like John 15:18-25 where Jesus talks about how the world hates the disciples and how, if they hated Him, they'll hate us to I feel like more people shouldn't like … Continue reading Why Christians Should Be Likable

I was taking some notes on Andy Stanley's new book, Deep & Wide, and came across a great quote about how North Point tries to balance grace and truth in their ministries: Churches committed to embodying grace and truth will be forced to navigate yet a third sea of complexity. But speaking from personal experience, … Continue reading The Tension Between Grace and Truth

Second only to, "How do I lead my kids to Christ?" this is the question I get most often from parents. It's a tougher one because, really, it's a life long process. But there are some steps you should take that are more immediate and will set you and them up for success later. Here … Continue reading What Do I Do After My Kids Accept Christ?

As a pastor to kids one of the questions I get asked a lot is, "How do I lead my kids to Christ?" It's a question I'm always excited to answer. Here's a quick snapshot of what I usually tell parents: Recognize the signs A lot of parents I meet with pressure their kids into … Continue reading How to Lead Your Kids to Christ

I get annoyed whenever someone describes a book or a conference or a talk as "life changing." Seems like that's the buzz word these day. Apparently everything is "life changing." Very few things have really changed my life. But this verse is one of the few: "Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the … Continue reading 5 Words You Should Pray Every Day

It's kind of weird one of the Top 5 commandments in the 10 Commandments is to take a day off. It comes right after not misusing God's name, and two commandments before not murdering someone. You might be thinking, "Hey God, that's great that you want me to take a day off. I've got no … Continue reading Why God Wants You To Take a Day Off