Does Your Church Service Feel Like a Funeral?
Some of us like more melancholy environments. We also may feel allergic to environments that feel “fake happy.” I understand the sentiment and still believe it’s worth asking if that’s how it should be. This post unpacks the atonement theory of Christus Victor to make a case for normative celebration in our church services.
Why Some Friendships End
A friendship can come to an end and it can be very painful. Though some endings are tragic, there may be more than meets the eye. This post seeks to widen the lens to help the reader understand why some friendships conclude.
Difficult Friendship Realities That Make Them Worth It
Friendship is challenging. But perhaps there are hidden benefits underneath these challenges that make friendship worthwhile. This is part 2 of the series "Redeeming Friendship."
Why Are So Many Christians Bad at Friendship?
Many Christians are really good at friendship. Many other Christians are not very good at friendship. If the Christian gospel says Christians are befriended by God, why does this dissonace exist?
The 22 Types of College Students In Your Church
There are different types of churches for college students. But there are also different types of collegians in churches. Here's a lighthearted caricature of a few of them.
What Should College Students Look For In a Church?
It's a season where many college students are looking for a church. But what should they be looking for? In this post, I offer a few thoughts for consideration as collegians continue their church search.
Hate Small Talk? Maybe You’re Selfish
Small talk conversations are a necessary form of social interaction. However, they can feel shallow and obligatory. Is that a symptom of the limitations of small talk or does it point to a deeper issue of our self-absorption. In this entry, I contend for the latter.