I stand in front of people and talk. A lot. I have been the young adult pastor for almost 10 years now (!!!) and one thing, of many, I wish I knew back then was how much words matter. It would be foolish to believe the old saying "sticks and stones will break my bones … Continue reading Words Matter
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Being a “Good” Dad
Charity and I had the privilege of attending a wedding of some of our young adults from Westside this past weekend and on the way home, we created a game. I am certain no one in history has done this. We tried to guess the "Rotten Tomatoes" score of certain movies. Listen kids life gets … Continue reading Being a “Good” Dad
A Culture Worth Defending
We have successfully endured the months and months of campaigning for the office of president. President Obama may have been the first president to utilize social media but President-elect Trump (yep.) has taken social media over. I have never enjoyed pictures of food, videos of everything minus politics, and Jaguars fandom as much as I … Continue reading A Culture Worth Defending
Being His Bride In This Political Climate
Politics. Trump. Clinton. #NeverTrump or #NeverClinton. It has been a consuming world, this one we call the American political system. Consuming in all the worst ways imaginable. The rhetoric of our candidates and their campaigns have led much to be desired and many of us with a hint of nausea. It is with no surprise … Continue reading Being His Bride In This Political Climate
Redemptive Suffering
"When we find a redemptive perspective in our suffering, it ceases to be suffering." Victor Frankyl Yesterday, my wife posted a picture of me on Facebook as I was beginning a new course of treatment. It is that post which has even led me to write anything at all about my R.A. Many people expressed … Continue reading Redemptive Suffering
This is the Day…
It almost seems impossible that some teenager could go through today with no actual recollection of what took place on 9/11/01. For anyone who can remember it will surely be a day and moment forever etched into our minds for as long as we are capable of remembering. The emotions that swelled up within everyone … Continue reading This is the Day…
Convert or Die (thoughts on ISIL and grace)
I read this past week the comments made by our Duck Dynasty brethren concerning the terrorists in the Middle East. In full disclosure, I read some but not all of what was discussed between Phil Robertson and the interviewer. The comment was made "we should tell them to convert to Christianity or kill them". … Continue reading Convert or Die (thoughts on ISIL and grace)
The Reality of the Gospel
There may be nothing more hindering to the power of the gospel of Jesus Christ than the millions who claim to be changed by it. This is not some attempt at settling long disputes on whether humankind is "needed" for the spread of the gospel or not because "even the rocks cry out". Instead, I … Continue reading The Reality of the Gospel
What’s in a name? My response.
I first want to thank Todd and Quinn for sharing their thoughts on the "issue". The problem here is that my response will differ in no way from the two of theirs. To take offense at the phrase "Happy Holidays" is truly uncalled for and I believe not the response Christ himself would have. Honestly, … Continue reading What’s in a name? My response.
Perception not always reality
Perception tends to be reality. Whether that is in the way you view someone or something. But how we perceive something to be is often times like looking at a shadow. Sometimes a shadow is a clear depiction of the real object. Sometimes a shadow can show the outline of a monster when it's really … Continue reading Perception not always reality
Ryan Frontz 