Do You, Church, Take This Jesus?

The first wedding I performed as a minister had a near disaster that turned into one of the most poignant moments I’ve seen at any wedding. The bride and groom were both in recovery from addiction and had led hard lives. They were both in their late 30’s. The near-disaster was with the lighting of … Read more

What does the Bible Really Say About Worship?

When we think about worship, most of us immediately picture singing, raised hands, and musical performances. But what if our common understanding of worship doesn’t fully align with what the Bible actually teaches? Like the famous line from The Princess Bride – “You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you … Read more