What’s St. Patrick’s Day all about?
As Chicago dyes their river green, people pinch each other, and corned beef gets big exposure in grocery stores, I wonder what St. Patrick would think. After all, during this Continue reading
And every skeleton hidden in your closet…
“If Jesus appeared at your dining table tonight with knowledge of everything you are and are not, total comprehension of your life story and every skeleton hidden in your closet; Continue reading
The Flexible Baptism Bouncer
Over the next three days, I will be sharing three traits that I have discovered to be invaluable in my work as a pastor. They are not traits that I 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
Revolution – New series at Crash
As a pastor, I’ve been thinking about this question – “How do you follow up on Easter?” I mean, how do you improve on Resurrection? Well, to be honest, you Continue reading
Darkness and light
Easter is my favorite Sunday of the year! I am always excited to speak on that day, and this year was no different! And there is nothing more worthy of Continue reading
Resurrection is just as true today!
Churches had extra attendance yesterday. Energy was up. There was excitement in the air. Worship leaders had more passion. Pastors had more urgency. People were willing to sit closer to Continue reading
One Pastor’s Take on GCB: Part 1
Last year, I read a story online about a TV show that was being pitched to ABC for launch in 2012. I thought it was a joke at first, but Continue reading
is this a dream?!
“You hear about this new church downtown in your city, from someone you never dreamed would ever attend church. Amidst high-rise buildings filled with successful business people, nightclubs filled with Continue reading
My bad hair and 5 ways to get better at whatever you do
5 years. That’s how long I have been teaching at Crash. I gave my first talk on Sunday, June 4, 2006. The series was called “Who Would Jesus Bomb?”, a Continue reading
