Resurrecting Marriage
A new sermon series begins this week at Redemption. For three weeks, we'll be talking about the marriage covenant, and the elements of a healthy marriage today. Expectations of what marriage should offer have shifted dramatically over the last half century, and people in our culture are marrying less often and later in life than any generation before.
The first part of...
February 3, 2012 - 10:34 am
The Enemies Invisible
Depression, addiction, and mental illness are very real problems affecting tens of millions of Americans every day. Left untreated, these conditions can lead to broken homes, lost jobs, self-loathing, and even suicide. It's important that Christians understand these symptoms are not caused by a lack of faith or spiritual weakness; instead, the root of these conditions can be traced...
January 2, 2012 - 4:44 pm
Top 11 in '11
From a crosstown move and a little church drama to my first-ever stalker and an out-of-the-closet sermon, 2011 was an extraordinary year for my family, my congregations, and me. Here is a list of the 11 most interesting things that happened in my world in 2011.
January 2, 2012 - 3:14 pm
Science: What Are We Afraid Of?
"God Loves Science (and christians should, too)" is a series of sermons I'm preaching at Redemption on October 9, 16, and 23. My first order of business with this series is to dispel any notion that faith and science are natural enemies. Whatever animosity exists between the two has been created by fundamentalists who believe their way of life is the only way that makes...
October 19, 2011 - 9:15 pm
Redemption Kids: Talking Disasters and Praising Creation
2011 has been a whirlwind. Devastating tornado's and thunder storms, hunkering down in bathrooms, and basements. It's a lot to process for adults, let alone children. How do we help our children cope with these events? Read on for 10 ways to help children cope after natural disasters. We are so thankful for the outpouring of response you all shared with your donations!
10 Tips to...
June 1, 2011 - 4:54 pm
Church
I've been drawn into some fascinating and helpful conversations lately about church - specifically, about what typically happens in church on Sunday mornings. A few of my friends have recently made the conscious decision to no longer "attend church" in the traditional sense, and they have their good reasons for doing so. Mostly, I think their motivation to leave church has...