Identity, Friendship and Facebook

“By the grace of God, I am what I am and his grace toward me was not in vain.” -1 Corinthians 15:10 ESV In wrapping up this series, Friendship in Continue reading →

Church Friends, Facebook Friends, or Real Friends?

Is it harder to have friends in your church than it is anywhere else? That’s an interesting question. I have met countless people who tell me their greatest moments of Continue reading →

Authenticity, Friendship and Facebook

As I graduated from college and took my first job working at a church, the word “authenticity” reached buzzword status. Now, to be a buzzword, a word must be used Continue reading →

Friendship in a Facebook world

It happened to me last week. I got an alert that I had received a friend request on Facebook. I pulled up that page on my iPhone, only to find Continue reading →

Wednesday morning update

As I continue to get adjusted to my new normal as a dad, the role of this blog continues to morph. I’ve had it on my to-do list each week Continue reading →

Recognizing an Everyday Missionary in our Midst: Jeff Harding

This Sunday night at Crash, we will continue our series, Revolution: Living as an Everyday Missionary, with a special evening. North Phoenix will be ordaining my great friend, Jeff Harding, Continue reading →

Cynics don’t change the world!

If you’re a regular reader here at the Joshua Collective, you’ve noticed that things have been pretty quiet around here recently. With the arrival of my son, Wesley, I’ve been Continue reading →