What is a Wedding?
Today was supposed to be my wedding day. April 24, 2021. We chose that date in September. The end of April seemed perfect. We learned early on that our parents shared a wedding an
The First Five Things I Learned as a Lead Pastor
Two years ago today – I remember it so clearly. The day I became a lead pastor. I remember laying in bed the night before, unable to sleep. I remember standing in front of th
To the Father of an Independent Daughter
I watched her as she looked into her salad, busy with the leaves as the corners of her mouth tightened. “I know my father loves me,” she said slowly. “But I don’t think he
Teach Us to Number Our Days
My maternal grandmother died at the age of 29. Her kidneys failed her and she left behind my mother and my uncle, neither of whom had even started kindergarten. I felt her absence
If You Didn’t Have a Mom…
Some time ago I was chatting with a friend who does ministry with college students. He said to me, “I was surprised to find that the deepest issues these students have are no
How Do I Know My Calling?
Sunday at The Bridge I preached week three of our Faith + Work series. (Check out the messages here!) One of the questions that many believers ask throughout their lives is ‘
The Beatitudes
This past Sunday in our series on Matthew I taught on the Beatitudes. If I am honest, I have never understood several of the Beatitudes. I loved the opportunity to dive in and stud