On this day celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr., I want to remind us of one of the unparalleled moments in his life and work. While there is much that could be said about MLK as a leader, orator, pastor, and husband, I want to encourage you today to simply read or watch (below) the roughly seventeen-minute …
Why I’m Not Giving Up on the Church
Six years ago, I wrote this article for Relevant, and in light of my recent message from Ephesians 4 and my posts earlier this week, I think it is still as relevant as ever. It begins this way, but you can read the entire article here. In 2011 the largest denomination in the United States, the …
Attention as a Key to Wisdom
The distractions of our lives slowly become the purpose of our lives when inattention and lack of focus reign within our souls. The more information we have, the less true knowledge we attain. The less knowledge we attain, the more confusing our life experiences become. Lacking knowledge and meaningful experience in a whirlpool of information, …
Ban the Laptops?
Does technology help or hinder learning? Putting the question so baldly likely will not lead to meaningful answers. However, as many social commentators call for deeper reflection on the impact of technology on our lives, increasing attention has been focused upon not only the benefits of technology in education, but also the drawbacks to true …
A Call to Prayer and Forging a Way Forward
On Monday morning, December 22, I had a meeting scheduled with a group of five pastors (three African-American pastors and two Caucasian pastors) to discuss how we might stand together in the midst of the racial tensions in Milwaukee. Ironically, as we were walking into the meeting, the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s office announced that …
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