Millennials get a bad rap. Supposedly, we are lazy, entitled, and responsible for the death of numerous industries, from the diamond to cable TV*. As far as some people are concerned, we are all living in the basement of our parents’ homes while we watch Netflix and spend what little money we have on brunch and our smartphone bills. And we are leaving the church in droves.
Read MoreFor the past few months, I have been pondering the name of this blog, which is currently Honest Church. When I began blogging a year ago, I loved the name and it matched what I thought my purpose was in writing. As time has passed, though, I have become slowly disenfranchised with the name.
Read MoreSomewhere back in May, I had this wonderful fantasy of the lazy days of summer and all of the free time that would come with them. Free time that would be spent reading and writing. And blogging.
Read MoreLord willing, I will be graduating with a Bachelor's degree in Pastoral ministry in a little over a month. Currently, though, a Greek exegetical paper on Romans 1:16-17 and a slew of other projects and assignments are standing between me and that piece of paper.
Read MoreThere are 220 pages worth of deep, enriching, vibrant prayers from Puritan saints of old and I encourage you to pick it up and start praying them for yourself! They have already been a source of encouragement and refreshment for me personally
Read MoreI want to address a particular group of people today: students of the Bible.
Read MoreThis week marks the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation. On October 31st, 1517 Martin Luther nailed his 95 Theses to the door of a church in Wittenburg and thus began what history now looks back on as the Protestant Reformation. It was because of men like Luther that the Gospel was recovered from underneath years of tradition and opinion.
Read MoreFather, in times like these we struggle to understand. We struggle to understand why things like this happen under your sovereign hand. But we submit to it and we acknowledge that your wisdom is far above our own.
Read MoreSince Sunday, all of my social media feeds have been filled with posts concerning NFL players and their recent protests during the playing of the national anthem. These posts are coming from both sides of the debate and are either justifying the actions of the players or accusing them for being un-American.
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