Last night we had a refugee family from Eastern Ukraine over to our place for dinner. We talked for a very long time about the war, about the church, and about what will happen in Ukraine! In this episode of “Now Is the Time” I share with you some of the disturbing news coming out of Continue Reading

Here’s the truth, what sounds like a catchy song can actually be a dangerous theology! I remember first hearing Bobby McFerrin’s song “Don’t Worry Be Happy” when I was in middle school. To be honest with you, I kind of liked it! It had a nice laid back feel and the message seemed simple and Continue Reading

Is God’s will really the safest place you can be? If it’s not a safe place then how can you keep from worrying about your own safety? In this episode of “Now Is the Time” I share with you a personal example from my life when I was very worried for my safety and I talk Continue Reading

Every time and every culture has certain sins that it excuses, ignores or tries to justify. We are no exception to the rule! American churches are hiding some pretty big sins simply because they don’t think they’re so bad. In this episode of Now is the Time I talk about the three biggest acceptable sins in Continue Reading

Have you noticed the emphasis many churches give to your experience in worship? I have and I think it’s dangerous! In this episode of Now is the Time I talk about why turning worship into an experience is a bigger problem then you may have thought. The experience trend The trend in churches across America in Continue Reading