Unless you’re living in complete denial, we know there’s something wrong with the world. It’s crazy chaotic and peace seems far away – both for our hearts and between people. In light of that, I’ve seen three different statements people have regarding the world. It’s their form of hope. And each of these statements are true,…
You’re probably thinking: Jonathan, this is a horrible time to be alive. Haven’t you seen ISIS? All the racial tension and shootings happening? Have you seen our presidential candidates?! The scandals. The emails. The Tic Tacs… Right now is a crazy, peace-less time. I hear you. But I’m still convinced now is the most exciting time…
Last Tuesday I posted a link to a quick article I wrote. It was a simple, “Top 10 Worship Songs Sung by Modern Churches” article. Then I got a comment. This is offensive quite honestly…modern churches as opposed to old fashioned???? Hmmm. I’ve written potentially offensive articles before. Didn’t think this one would have such…
If you’re like me, you’ve been discouraged at one time or another by the older generation. That’s why I’ve decided I won’t do that to the next generation. Here are three things I think we need to remember as we get older so we don’t make the same mistakes previous generations often do. As soon…
High school is a mystical time. It’s a preparation time. But it’s also a sort of purgatory. You’re becoming an adult and people are telling you to start thinking about your future. But they also keep you so busy and “slap you with reality” so much that you can’t actually do anything yet. It’s especially…
I stumbled onto a unique Youtube video this week. The title was “Why Jimmy Fallon Seems Fake“. Frankly, that topic was actually buried (it was his seeming fake laugh if you’re curious). But the video spent most of the time talking about why people love Jimmy Fallon. I found it fascinating. The narrator shared four…
I wish churches would stop focusing on sin. You’ll need to follow me here and see my heart. I have a picture of the church standing by a highway, cars streaking by. The cars are sin, deadly forces seeking to destroy us. The highway line is that imaginary “line” that we dare not cross, lest sin…
Contrary to Facebook links and religious commentary, I believe the Church has one of the greatest opportunities right now. People are desperate for Jesus, though not necessarily desperate for the religious institute of church – the building and org structures. I believe we have our greatest opportunity right now to be light to the world. Here’s…
I’m not saying this to brag, but I’ve become a bit of an expert when it comes to church conferences. I’ve been to a bunch. I’ve attended, spoken, and even directed. I visit at least three or four every year – big and small. So I feel like I can speak some wisdom here. I…
Guys, people are scared. They’re scared about what’s going to happen to our country when the next president is elected. Regardless of who you’re siding with, most people feel a bit nervous about both candidates. At very least they feel terrified of one of the candidates. So what’s different this time? Why are they so…