Evangelism
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The Paradox of Maundy Thursday
Thursday of holy week is traditionally known as Maundy Thursday. “Maundy” comes from the Latin translation of John 13:34: “Mandatum novum do vobis…”, “a new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another.” (ESV). As Jesus said this, if you remember, he bowed down Continue reading
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Jesus at the Door
I hate our doorbell. Before we bought our house I never once rang the door, but now it is a constant torment. Why? Well, it’s not a normal, sweet-sounding doorbell. Circa the early 90s, it is a customizable (but wholly unintelligible) electric doorbell system that has been programed to chime the tune (I think) to Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee! as Continue reading
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Sex and “Purity Culture”
How One Youth Pastor Teaches Sexuality to Youth About two years ago, I met with most of the parents of our youth at our church. The reason I’d gathered them was because of our upcoming youth group series on sexuality, entitled God and My Sexuality. I knew there’d be questions, but I also knew the situation was Continue reading
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Video Games, Vengeance, and the Gospel
This is my first post in a while… and it’s about something that is out of the norm for me. One thing you may not know about me is that I am a big fan of video games, especially games with narrative and intriguing plot. Video games were a huge part of my childhood, from Continue reading
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The Mystery of Thankfulness
To be thankful implies something about what someone hopes in. When one looks at the world today, there are many things which can be said to be wrong. Wars and rumors of wars, famines, earthquakes, drought, and anger abound. Terrorism has struck fear into Adam’s progeny throughout the globe. Friendships are strained by the vast Continue reading
Revival and Renewal 