“Nobody could possibly understand how it feels.” “If people knew what I really think, they wouldn’t want to be near me.” “I’m sure I’m the only person who feels like this.” “I can’t let anyone know what I’ve done. They’d despise me.” Have you ever said, or thought, any of these? I have. My guess […]

I’ve been spending a lot of time recently with a young man who’s on a difficult journey. He wants everyone to learn from his experiences. Everyone. He’s doing his best to be vulnerable and transparent. He’s not looking for attention—I believe he genuinely wants to help. I’ve been talking about “Stories Worth Telling,” advancing the […]

I believe your story might be your greatest gift. We all live in stories. God reveals Himself through stories. Your particular story incorporates a unique combination of experiences and relationships. It’s a gift, and the highest use for any gift is to enjoy it and share it in service to others. This is #2 in […]

Does theology matter? Short answer—yes, of course theology matters. Do I believe that some elements of Christian theology are black-and-white, right-or-wrong? Yes, I do, though I imagine we might disagree on some of them. (What’s Your Theology?) That said, I’m wondering how many folks encounter Jesus by reading a theology book. My guess would be […]