What’s that Lee Greenwood song?  Oh yeah.
Proud to be an American.  I hear it every July 4th.
But I confess that, over the past ten years (give or take a few years), I’ve been less than proud to be two things:
* An American.
* A Christian.
I have my reasons for both.  Some are good reasons, and some [...]

Most Christian leaders I know are obsessed with having a Kingdom “impact”.  It is, after all, what motivates us every day.  Take away the potential impact we have in the lives of real people, and you take away the very reason we woke up today.
So for the Christian businessman who provides health insurance to the [...]

Many Christians have found, in Christianity, a relatively safe and secure environment where they live out their lives.  I completely understand this notion - I mean, none of us wants to risk everything, especially when it comes to our own well-being… even our lives.
Right?
Earlier today, a friend showed me this video by Francis Chan.  It [...]

Quick.
When I say the word “worldly”, or the phrase “love the world”, where does your mind immediately go?
Sin?
Maybe some specific sin?
Maybe adultery.
Maybe lying or cheating.
Maybe pornography.  That’s a good one.
But if we were to ask the brother of Jesus what he thought about that question, he’d say something different.  Actually, he’s already said something different.  [...]