Recently, I wrote on the theme of living lives that have the aroma of Jesus before a watching world. We learned three things: A broken world needs the fragrant…… Read more “Don’t Be Fooled – How We Live Matters!”
Category: Live among those who don’t know Christ
So, Should We Talk About Politics?
Last year on a plane, I sat next to a young man (we’ll call him Tim). We started talking about Christianity and church. “I am really turned…… Read more “So, Should We Talk About Politics?”
Six Sure-Fire Ways to Never Lead Someone to Jesus Christ
1.Only have friendships with other believers. This involves ignoring Matthew 5:13 and Jesus’ proclamation that we are the salt of the earth. 2.Be judgmental and opinionated. This…… Read more “Six Sure-Fire Ways to Never Lead Someone to Jesus Christ”
Bursting the Bubble: Breaking Down Barriers
Maybe it’s a doctor’s call that sends you reeling, or ambulance lights in the dark. Maybe your spouse has lost their job or you have a kid…… Read more “Bursting the Bubble: Breaking Down Barriers”
Fragrant Aroma
Over a period of a couple years, we got to know Chris, a server and bartender at our favorite Mexican food restaurant. Our friendship grew, and we…… Read more “Fragrant Aroma”
Sowing Seeds
Since our house (and the houses of our neighbors) burned down in a wildfire five years ago, we have had the pleasure of closer friendships with neighbors…… Read more “Sowing Seeds”
Humility = Letting Down our Guard
I was once asked to consider taking a new job in the organization I worked for at the time. Instead of just talking with Pam and making…… Read more “Humility = Letting Down our Guard”
Created to Reproduce
The foundational theology in the book of Genesis begins with the creation narrative. It sets important precedents and beginnings we should pay attention to. One is the…… Read more “Created to Reproduce”
Making Waves
“People loving Jesus and embedded in a broken world, purposefully send waves of the gospel out into the lives of other people who will grow deep in…… Read more “Making Waves”
How We Miss Out on Grace: Evangelical Hypocrisy
One of my sons-in-law grew up in a town where he observed religious people acting one way on Sunday mornings, but completely different on Friday nights. He…… Read more “How We Miss Out on Grace: Evangelical Hypocrisy”