Why I’m a Christian Before I’m an American

Why I’m a Christian Before I’m an American

  “New Jerusalem–that’s my home. Let me put it in a song So you never get it wrong.” -Lecrae   This past Fourth of July, I was dealing with some internal conflict. On the birthdate of my country, I felt ashamed of my country. But I...
The Sunday Before My Dream Church Service

The Sunday Before My Dream Church Service

    There’s something we love to hide. Our failures. As a Christian, something that baffles me more than nearly anything I see in our churches is the panic-driven attempt to cover up our imperfections. I get it that we shouldn’t share just...
You Want A Boring Life

You Want A Boring Life

You Want A Boring Life I want the same. People complain about their dull lives all the time. They crave something exciting. But the second things get interesting, they change their minds. I don’t blame them an ounce. I change my mind several times a day, too....
Why The Pursuit of Happiness Leads to Misery

Why The Pursuit of Happiness Leads to Misery

  You keep chasing happiness but the more you do, the more it evades you. It’s disillusioning because you’re doing everything our culture tells you to do to be happy. You’ve jumped through all the hoops better than most. People may even envy...
What Other People Think of You is Stupid

What Other People Think of You is Stupid

“If I’ma die, I’ma die givin’ everything that I have. Take a deep breath, I don’t need y’all’s respect. I’m a reject–kid at recess playin’ games with his make-believe friends.” -N.F. What Other People Think of You...