A Christmas Escape

November 19, 2021

For me, Advent is a season tinged with awe and wonder, and the enemy is the tyranny of less important time commitments that steal all our time and prevent us from staring at the lights on the Christmas tree, pondering the Star of Bethlehem, imagining ourselves into the shoes of the shepherds and wise men, Mary and Joseph, and rediscovering the childlike wonder of the season. … More A Christmas Escape

Lies About Freedom, Sex, Truth & Culture

November 5, 2021

John Mark Comer, in his book Live No Lies, leads the church and pastors like me into the necessary conversations about what’s really underneath all the other cultural conversations and debates. John Mark embodies three of the main values and goals of Kingdom Harbor as he attempts to give Christians 1) a robust Biblical theology, 2) pathways for soul formation, and 3) Jesus-shaped cultural commentary. … More Lies About Freedom, Sex, Truth & Culture

Corporate Sin, Corporate Blessings: A Call to Reckon with the Sins of Our Nation’s Past

November 4, 2021

The rugged individualism that says, “That was long ago, I wasn’t even alive, that’s not my problem,” is out of step with a biblical worldview and tone deaf to the sense of corporate responsibility that permeates the Bible. … More Corporate Sin, Corporate Blessings: A Call to Reckon with the Sins of Our Nation’s Past

‘A Great Cloud of Witnesses’: All Saints Day Reflection

October 30, 2021

While we’re busy carving pumpkins and collecting candy this weekend, November 1 will be All Saints Day.  More familiar to Roman Catholic and Orthodox Christians, this is a day we pause both to remember and celebrate all those brothers and sisters in Christ who have gone before us. The church universal is made up of … More ‘A Great Cloud of Witnesses’: All Saints Day Reflection

I Am Nicodemus

October 7, 2021

We think the kingdom comes by taking responsibility, putting in the blood, sweat and tears, grabbing life (and faith) by the horns. This is life, faith, and ministry under the heavy yoke. This is the pathway to burnout, bitterness, and disillusionment with God and religion. This is doing God’s work without God’s presence and power. … More I Am Nicodemus

Chosen 2 – “I No Longer Go By That Name”

September 30, 2021

“I no longer go by that name.” These are the words out of Mary of Magdala’s mouth as she is stopped by Nicodemus in the street, recently healed from her demonic affliction in episode one. Her healing was set into motion when Jesus called her by her true name, and she threw off her false identity – “Lilith.” The same healing awaits us. … More Chosen 2 – “I No Longer Go By That Name”