I struggle with trying to be a good pastor of a large church.

The next time you find yourself alone in a dark alley facing the undeniables of life, don't cover them with a blanket, or ignore them with a nervous grin. Don't turn up the TV and pretend they aren't there. Instead, stand still, whisper his name, and listen. He is nearer than you think.

I co-pastor now, so I preach six months, then another guy preaches six months. So that's really why I'm preparing for January, because I'll finish in June; then I'll be writing and doing other projects for the rest of the year.

If we could solve the problem of who we are and where we are going, that it would have a huge impact on the culture and waterfall in on some of the more practical and social issues.

God will use your mess for good. We see a perfect mess; God sees a perfect chance to train, test , and teach.

Nails didn't hold God to a cross. Love did.

Grace is not blind. It sees the hurt full well. But chooses to see God's forgiveness even more.