Monthly Archives: January 2012

Ever played the game “Would you rather?” Here’s a good one, “Would you rather have your arm hair ripped out with duct tape, or have a potentially awkward conversation with a friend at school about Jesus?” Unless you enjoy morbidly … Continue reading →

2 Corinthians 4:7-10 says – “But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not … Continue reading →

Last year, when my wife Rachel was pregnant, a lot of folks advised me to prepare for ministry with students to change when the baby was born. While the vast majority of their advise was well-intentioned (and often true!), it … Continue reading →

A few days ago I received my favorite Christmas card of the year. Was it a picture of a JCrew-esk model family at the beach wearing matching khaki shorts and while button-downs? No. Was it a 3 page letter describing … Continue reading →