Racism Isn’t About Race

Don’t fool yourself; racism isn’t about race. If we were all to wake up in the morning with the same skin color discrimination wouldn’t end. How long do you suppose it would take until we found a new way to discriminate against each other? Would it be eye color, hair color, height, weight, or some …

Fill In The Blank

In a moment, I am going to give you the opportunity to “fill in the blank” with either the word, “and” or the word, “but.” Although you may not recognize the passage I am about to share with you, I want you to insert the word you think best fits the context and belongs in the …

Why Christianity Is So Offensive

  The real reason so many people find Christianity offensive, and why they want nothing to do with it may not be what you think. I’m convinced the one thing so many people find offensive about Christianity is “LOVE.”  Yes, “love.” You see, it’s because of love that Christians must be willing to forgive (Matthew …

Nice Try

Quite possibly, one of the greatest nemeses of a preacher is the “back door” of the church building. You see, it’s at the back door that some of the most hurtful words a preacher will ever hear are spoken. It’s at the back door where “grenades” are lobbed, and the preacher has no other choice …

Shame On Mom…Or Me?

Last week, I was on a mission trip to the island of St. Croix.  While on the island, several of us handed out flyers inviting people to hear some preaching that was taking place that week. As usual, I found the responses I received rather interesting.  Some people refused to take a flyer from us. …