Jesus once asked the question, “Who is my neighbor?” And you know, I can’t answer that. But I can tell you who my celebrity is. — If Jesus had come to the United States instead of Bethlehem to save the world, he probably would’ve come to Nebraska. This would’ve made up for all the jokes I’ve […]
Is Your Light Blocking Jesus?
You are the light of the world. But if the light loses its illumination, how can it become light again? — My son and I were playing in our living room when he stopped and cowered. “Dock, Daddy.” He pointed to a shadow behind our couch, the crease where the back meets the wall and imaginations […]
Your Light is Worth Nothing Without Salt
Packed in the middle of the Beatitudes, nestled amidst the merciful, those who mourn, and a righteousness that surpasses that of the Pharisees, is a pair of metaphors that holds the key to your faith. If you can’t remember the meeks or poor in spirits, if you don’t quite know what it means to fulfill the Law and the Prophets, pay attention to these little metaphors and you’ll […]
The Best of The Fools in 2014
2014 was a great year for the Fools. We’ve assembled the top five most popular posts read, shared, and commented on in social media. We’ll start from the beginning of the year and take you through the most talked about Fools articles from this year. If I Talked to My Wife Like the Church Liturgy […]
5 Things I Wish False Teachers Would Admit About the Bible
The Bible. I have a soft spot in my heart for every new Christian who wants to learn about God and grow in personal faith and maturity through the Bible. A deep, warm, fuzzy soft spot. And in contrast, I have a hard spot for everyone who gets people to question that Bible, especially experts […]
Why You Should Celebrate Christ With Your Pagan Christmas Tree
It’s almost Christmas, which means it’s time for the question that keeps thousands of Nativities lighted each year and as many cookies and cups of milk by the fire. “Is Christmas pagan?” Halloween has received a steady siege from Christians over its dubious origins for quite some time. For years I’ve responded to claims that […]
The Negative Thoughts in Your Head Are Not YOU
One of the biggest mistakes people make is thinking the negative thoughts in their head are from them. They’re not. Not by a long shot. — A long time ago, back in the distant past, long before kings and princes, the dark night of the soul or the enlightenment — an apple was presented to a beautiful woman. A tempting offer of prestige […]
Pastors, Please Tell the Church About Divorce
Dear Pastors and Church Leaders, I’d like to tell you a conversation my wife had recently with a pastor. The pastor asked my wife when they bumped into each other in passing, “How are your parents doing?” “Well, you know, they’re going through a divorce.” “Oh, yeah, yeah I know,” the reply shot back. “But is everything […]
Why I Lead the Worship Music You Hate, and Why I’m Going to Keep Leading It
Then I heard what sounded like a great multitude, like the roar of rushing waters and like loud peals of thunder, shouting: “Hallelujah! For our Lord God Almighty reigns.” -Revelation 19.6 I lead the worship music you hate. I’m the one. If you’re one of the many bloggers who’ve jumped on the recent trend of […]
Do You Have One Night Stands With God?
Everyone from the lowliest of social outcasts to the highest of socialites has to work on relationship issues, from Kim Kardashian and Kanye West to Beyonce and Jay-zee. From Brad Pit and Angelina Jolie to Gisele and Tom Brady. Even a deity. That’s right, God is constantly in a state of wooing and improving the quality of […]