This week I had fascinating conversations with two men who on the surface seem quite different, yet in reality mirror one another in many ways. Both of them are pastors who yearn tosee believers once again love the cities enough to invest in them for the sake of the gospel.   On Monday I had breakfast in St.Louis with Darrin Patrick. Darrin planted the Journey church six years ago.  Already the largest SBC church in the heart of the … →

  This week I had fascinating conversations with two men who on the surface seem quite different, yet in reality mirror one another in many ways. Both of them are pastors who yearn to see believers once again love the cities enough to invest in them for the sake of the gospel.   On Monday I had breakfast in St. Louis with Darrin Patrick. Darrin planted the Journey church six years ago.  Already the largest SBC church in the heart … →

As a university professor I heard many stories about college students struggling with two major concerns: money and grades. That’s why I love this story of a college coed told by Chuck Swindoll. After a long struggle, she finally wrote an ingenious letter to break the news to her parents:   Dear Mom and Dad,   Just thought I’d drop you a note to clue you in on my plans. I’ve fallen in love with a guy named Jim. He … →

Okay, so I feel like I am trying to be the Evangelical answer to Dr. Phil. I claim no great expertise at relationships; I am a simply minister who has been given the honor of spending much time with amazing young adults. I love watching young men and women who love Jesus grow in love for Christ and each other until they unite in marriage and build a life together.  I am in awe of the God Who has given … →

Some time ago I wrote a little post called Advice to Daughters from a Dad. In that I tried to encourage young ladies, especially those not close to their dads. The following is for guys. It will be direct. I ran it by some young men not like I describe below to ask them if it were too harsh, and they replied, “Only if you are a girl.” Smile. I write this in hopes of bringing correction to those who … →