I was in college when the "godly courtship" movement was at its peak. For those not in the know, godly courtship was a concept made most popular by Joshua' Harris' seminal book I Kissed Dating Goodbye. True to the title, the book sought to differentiate "Christian courtship" from "dating" in many marked ways and offered … Continue reading The “I Kissed Dating Goodbye” Debacle Is A Reminder Not To Idolize Fellow Christians…Or Their Ideas
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This Broken World and Happy Endings
God is worth loving especially because He grieves this broken world and the sorrows in it even more than we do. [Click title to read more.]
It’s Okay To Embrace The Traditional
In the church, a hunger for traditional services and "the old ways" is an indication that sometimes innovation isn't always the answer for everyone. [Click title to read more.]
Notes On A Cat
I love my cat even and especially when she does not love me. [Click title to read more.]
Ministry To Others Is Closer To Home and More Organic Than You Might Realize
Ministry occurs organically in any relationship in which a child of God behaving in a godly way is present. [Click title to read more.]
Notes on a Christmas Carol
The traditional carols hide some lovely surprises and images. [Click title to read more.]
The Advent Reckoning
Reckoning with your spiritual growth at Advent can be an edifying experience. [Click title to read more.]
What We Can Give
An offer to use your influence or make a connection on someone's behalf can mean just as much as money or any material good. [Click title to read more.]
The Confession of Sin Can Be A Radical Act of Ministry
The mere daily act of asking for forgiveness is unique, and its ramifications as a silent ministry have the potential to be profound. [Click title to read more.]
A Meditation on Church Bells
Church bells can be a pleasant reminder of how unusual God's presence in our lives ought to be. [Click title to read more.]
Samaritan's Song 