I have been told that I need to believe in Jesus. Which is a good thing. But what I am learning is that Jesus believes in me.

Many people confuse religion with God and walk away from them both. The point isn't Christianity, the point is being a Christian.

Take faith, for example. For many people in our world, the opposite of faith is doubt. The goal, then, within this understanding, is to eliminate doubt. But faith and doubt aren't opposites. Doubt is often a sign that your faith has a pulse, that it's alive and well and exploring and searching. Faith and doubt aren't opposites, they are, it turns out, excellent dance partners.

My parents were both very intellectually honest, straightforward, and for them, faith meant that you were fully engaged.

Because with every action, comment, conversation, we have the choice to invite Heaven or Hell to Earth.

The resurrection confronts our world with wonder, mystery, and miracles.

A good sermon is going to disturb the comfortable and comfort the disturbed. It inspires you. It provokes you. It should make your soul soar.