4 Ways to Enjoy Screen Free Week

Monday, May 02, 2016

Jesus said to His disciples, “Come away by yourselves to a desolate place and rest a while” (Mark 6:31). 
What great words for “Screen-Free Week,” wouldn’t you say?

Ten Questions to Ask before Getting Serious with Someone

Wednesday, March 23, 2016

Next to your relationship with Jesus Christ, nothing in life is more important than your relationship with your spouse.

The Faith Awakens

Tuesday, December 15, 2015

I have a confession to make. I never really paid attention to Star Wars.

In fact, just to get serious Star Wars fans riled up when they'd try to engage me in a discussion about Skywalker or Obi-Wan Kenobi, I've been known to say, "Live long and prosper."

The Dislike Button

Monday, September 28, 2015

“Adding a ‘dislike’ button or equivalent will just pour gasoline on the fire of pointless Facebook drama or possibly lead to . . . a proliferation of potential responses,” wrote Tony Bradley of Forbes magazine last week. 

The Factory Within

Monday, August 03, 2015

There’s no wonder it’s at the top of His list. 
“You shall have no other gods before Me” (Exodus 20:3). The First Commandmentexposes the problem in the core of my being.

How Will the Bride Respond?

Wednesday, July 01, 2015

In an historic 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court has spoken. Every single forum for public discussion is already being utilized to debate this ruling, even as countless dollars and endless hours have been spent on the topic of homosexual marriage.

The Celebrity Pastor

Tuesday, June 16, 2015

The word pastor is a verb before it’s a title. The Latin term pastor is derived from the verbpascere, which can mean a variety of things, including “to lead to green grass,” “set sheep to grazing,” and “inspire them to eat.” 

Ten Things I’ve Learned (Often the Hard Way) in My First Ten Years of Ministry

Tuesday, May 19, 2015

Several weeks ago, I visited with a group of young men who are in the beginning stages of their preparation for pastoral ministry in the LCMS.

Wisdom with Social Media

Sunday, May 03, 2015

A 91-year-old member of my congregation said to me last week: “It’s amazing all the changes I’ve seen!” Sometimes even I, as a guy in my mid-30s, feel the same way!