Most critics will tell you that great novels and films involve more than a little ambiguity. Characters are rounded, stories are open-ended, and the heroes and villains are… read more

One day a while back, I looked out the front door of our church and saw a man whom I did not know using his smartphone to take pictures of our facility. I was immediately alarmed. … read more

A few years ago, I repented of my attempts to be cool. At that time, I’d led Good Shepherd to have a “church crush” on a large congregation in the northern part… read more

I remember that time several years ago when I told a friend I wasn’t sure I’d still be in ministry once I turned 55 because I didn’t think I’d still have… read more

While most Methodist churches refrain from all kinds of clapping — either the rhythmic kind during a praise song or the appreciative kind during a sermon — Good… read more

Have you noticed people want you to take a stand these days? To make your decision, your position, your viewpoint known. It’s true in politics, it’s true in theology… read more