Category Archives: Random Thoughts

If one thing should be clear to believers in Jesus Christ, it is that racism is sin. Any attitude or action that sees one race, one skin color, as superior to another is antithetical to the heart of Scripture from … Continue reading →

We live in a world of ubiquitous news. It is everywhere. 24/7. On the TV. On the radio. On the computer. On our phones. I remember reading a statement in the book, Margin, which has always stuck with me: A single edition … Continue reading →

I am noticing that the word “courage” is being used a lot in Christian circles today. “More than anything we need courage in this present age!” “We are to stand courageous!” “It takes courage to be a true Christian!” And … Continue reading →

Have you noticed how polarized our world has become? We seem to be drawing battle lines…retreating behind walls…lobbing grenades at our enemies. The middle ground is eroding. The extremes are becoming the norm. And social media algorithms and market-based, crisis-driven, … Continue reading →

As a pastor, I pay close attention when I hear the news of another pastor dealing with depression, struggling with addiction, or falling into moral failure. Unfortunately, the stories happen way too often. The latest involves one of my spiritual … Continue reading →