Have you noticed that the world is not what it used to be? Yes, I know the world has always been changing, and it always will. I get that. But it seems…
Category: Church Life
Don’t stop at Mennonite
Have you ever played the game where you try to guess what a word is, as it is slowly revealed to you one letter at a time? If not, here is how…
Comfort, Challenge, or Calling?
Have you ever made a life-changing decision? Well, technically, every decision (and non-decision) is life-changing. The only difference between them is that some decisions have a bigger impact than others. What I…
A New Path?
Earlier today, if you were at Westwood Church, you would have heard me talk about a leadership transition and move that may be happening in my life. It is possible that some…
If you have left the church …
If you have ever left the church, whether 30 years ago or 3 weeks ago, Out of Sorts: Making Peace with an Evolving Faith may resonate deeply with you. Largely the story…
Why (and how) I read the Bible
I spend a fair amount of time reading and exploring the Bible, and as you might imagine, I am sometimes asked both why I read it and how I read it. Let…
Numbers 8-10 – Remember Your Story
Stories are powerful. Stories that define us are even more powerful. And scattered throughout the ancient rules and rituals of Numbers 8:1-10:10 in our #DailyNumbers series are a handful of references to the…
A Few Thoughts about Jesus, Sexuality & Marriage
Let’s face it, Christians can be jerks. But so can atheists, plumbers, loggers, gay men, straight women, seniors, tv hosts, and even obstacle race runners. 😉 But why can we play nicely…
Mark 7 – What do You Need to Let Go of?
Chapter 7 of my #DailyMark journey. I’m struck by both the clarity and offensiveness of Jesus’ words in verse 8, “You have let go of the commands of God and are holding…
What Do Want To Do With Your Life?
In the timeless words of the dysfunctional father in Twisted Sister’s classic video (click here to relive 1984!) … “What do you wanna do with your life?”. For many of us, the…