You Are What You Eat

As we head into late autumn and early winter, the festive holiday season is fast approaching. In fact, the other day my wife went into the store to buy Halloween candy (on Halloween, nonetheless), only to discover that all the Halloween items had already been replaced by Christmas things! This time of year is always …

Winning and Worship

Having played sports throughout high school and college, I can attest to the intense friendship and camaraderie that comes from being on a team. United by a common goal, your teammates quickly become like family, and the bonds forged on the field extend even into the post-season. Some of the best times I ever had …

Singing With PP Bliss

On a recent visit to my in-laws in northeast Pennsylvania, I learned that the house of 19th century hymnwriter Philip P. Bliss was nearby. A companion of D.L. Moody, Bliss is probably best known for the song “Hallelujah, What A Savior” and for writing the tune to “It is Well With My Soul” (words by …

An Open Letter to #Exvangelical

It's no secret that young people who were raised as Christians have been leaving their churches and organized religion altogether at increasingly higher rates. While this trend has been happening for a long time, it has been furthered by a number of cultural factors in recent years. As a minister and a Christian young adult …