Why Does God Allow Pain and Suffering?
A good father tells his young daughter not to touch the stove because it is hot and will hurt her. He doesn’t place his daughter’s hand on the hot stove to teach her a lesson, right? Our society would...
View ArticleIs Christianity Too Narrow
The question of whether Christianity is (too) narrow is deceptive. Most difficult questions say something without saying it. Here’s what I mean. Two people are asking this question. One who has decided...
View ArticleIs Jesus Really God?
Can God be a man, and still be God? Is there really such a thing as a God-human? The idea is not as preposterous, or even as original, as you’d think. History shows us civilizations throughout human...
View Article3 Ways To Avoid Being “Flaky”
Everybody knows what most people say about young adults. That they are flaky, unreliable and short-sighted (among many other things). As a young adult minister, I can confirm such allegations as often...
View ArticleA Not-So-New Beginning
It’s a new year. Again. Time to cast vision again. Time to inspire folks to want to be closer to God, again. To be a better lover of their neighbor, again. And to quit taking God for granted, again....
View ArticleSurviving Valentine’s Day
Okay, so here’s the deal. I’m not a really big holidays guy. I guess I’m a bit of a social contrarian, but I don’t particularly like it when the masses of society tries to dictate my behavior. And...
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ELEVATE Is On The Move!
Welcome to the next phase of ELEVATE. If you haven’t heard, ELEVATE is a multi-church young adult ministry in Collin County. Our mission is to empower young adults toward Christian leadership, and we...
View ArticlePillar One: Christ Is The Center
It’s a good practice to periodically remind ourselves why we do what we do. It’s human nature to forget. This month, a new sermon series called “Own the Vision” will serve as a reminder for some, and...
View ArticleIdentity and Racial Tension
In the wake of the incidents this weekend in Charlottesville, Virginia, where a white nationalist rally (predictably) turned raucous and deadly, the country is suffering from an identity crisis. While...
View ArticleHeroes and Dreams
This weekend we celebrated the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s contribution to the social and political landscape of America. African-Americans celebrated the path he paved for justice and...
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