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I’ve grown up in church and there’s a lot that I like about church. I like my friends. I like the opportunity to serve. I like worshipping together with a community larger than myself. Church is a huge part of my life and, even if I didn’t work at a church, some of the mostRead more

Today is Memorial Day. A day on which we in the United States remember all of those who have given their lives to protect our nation and our freedom. It’s also a holiday which means it’s a day to rest, relax and celebrate. Resting, relaxing and celebrating aren’t only sanctioned by the government but they’reRead more

For the better part of a decade, David Crowder Band has been my favorite Christian band. They’ve been one of my favorite bands period. They’ve announced, though, that after the release of their sixth album and a tour this fall, the band will break up. Here are five reasons I’m going to miss DC*B. Read more

I’m about to be a little unchristian. Even though I’ve never met Harold Camping, I don’t like him very much. Read more

In Return of the Jedi, Luke chose to face his father, Darth Vader, again. Vader wanted to tempt Luke to the Dark Side of the Force but Luke wanted to try and save his father. Luke needed to face his temptation head-on in order to achieve a greater goal. Most of the time our temptationsRead more

I’m spending some time away with our church’s pastoral team. We’re working on some strategy and planning while away from the office. We’re at a retreat center in the mountains which means I have no cell service. No service. Those are two of my least favorite words in the English language.Read more