The Top 5 Best Ways to Talk About Jesus

There are so many ways Jesus can be incorporated into a conversation. Sure, there is a seemingly endless list of ways to ruin a conversation by bringing Jesus up. This is typically in the form of being way too spiritual for no reason or being corny. There are times when mentioning Jesus is not totally … Continue reading The Top 5 Best Ways to Talk About Jesus →

Christian Rap Review: Ty Brasel’s “Destined for Greatness”

I realized the other day that I talk about Christian rap music all the time without giving any real, solid information on it. Over the course of the next few weeks, I'm going to be posting some different album reviews of what my favorite albums are of all-time. Today, we start with the fantastic album Destined … Continue reading Christian Rap Review: Ty Brasel’s “Destined for Greatness” →

My Esther Moment

I'm just going to be honest-- this blog is long and a little self-centered. Virtually everything I do tends to be self-centered. There are a small number of people I know personally that are, in fact, not self-centered. That's how our sinful natures wire us. That's whatever. Not the point. I talked to my girlfriend for a … Continue reading My Esther Moment →

Nice People Go to Hell

I know what you're thinking--- what an aggressive title for a blog. The other day, I was sitting in class. The class is on the life and theology of Dietrich Bonhoeffer. The conversation got brought up on subjective morality in certain cases. A student in my class, who claims to be a Christian, brought up a … Continue reading Nice People Go to Hell →

Worth it

A little over a year ago, I texted a girl not knowing if she would respond and/or want to talk to me. The perfect storm kinda happened, and I shot my shot on the girl with whom I now hold hands and eat dinner and take pictures and go to concerts. I didn't know if … Continue reading Worth it →

Just keep fishin’

I like to fish. I picked it up a couple years ago pretty seriously. It's something I really enjoy doing. It's very challenging and complex. I love things I can't figure out easily. Being outside, on the water, doing nothing but enjoying my solace is great. I really very thoroughly enjoy it. But, dang, I'll … Continue reading Just keep fishin’ →

Affirmative

I got called to ministry when I was 15. I've told this story countless times. There is a guarantee that the true weight of that experience will never lose its power in my life. When God calls you that directly, you don't forget things like that. I think, however, there is a huge misconception about … Continue reading Affirmative →

Quotable

I really do like quotes. I've done a blog on quotes before. I really enjoy pithy, profound things to say. They resonate. Some of my favorite Bible verses are short ones. I really like certain sentences that just kind of stick! and stay on your mind. My little lady friend has a quote book, where she catalogs … Continue reading Quotable →

When You’re a Future Pastor

So, I'm doing an internship this semester. At the church I go here at school--- Bellview Baptist Church--- I have built a pretty solid relationship with the pastor, Adam. So, this semester, I wanted some extra work and skills. Therefore, here I am--- the Intern. I absolutely love it. It's been a great experience thus … Continue reading When You’re a Future Pastor →

Run the Sprints

I hate running sprints. I have always had the worst endurance ever. Running sprints have always kicked my tail. I would so much rather run a mile than 10 20-yard sprints. I would. Seriously. I'm just not a fan. But, my whole life, I have this weird 5 minutes after I run them where I … Continue reading Run the Sprints →