Faith Focus: Don’t play spiritual hide-and-seek
Our church is not exactly "normal." I get that, and I am OK with it. No, actually, I am more than OK with it, I actually like it.
Pastor Bo: What if we actually read and applied the words in Scripture?
The guidance found in the Bible does not work. Not because it is flawed, but because it is no longer even known. Society seems to have latched on to exactly two words from the Bible - "judge not" - and appears fairly oblivious to everything else within its pages.
Faith Focus: Singing the praises of the ‘weaker sex’
This is one of the rarest of days for me, as I am still home and have no intention of leaving. Last night I was smashed by a virus, a demonic, steroid-infused, "we will kill the host or die trying" kind of bug.
Faith Focus: The regret of a man who ran from greatness
One of the oddest accounts in Scripture is found in Mark 14:51-52. It occurs just after Jesus has been arrested in Gethsemane.
Faith Focus: Keeping the natives from getting restless
The moon was full on the island of Ecclesiastica, and a hot breeze was blowing, an unnaturally hot breeze emanating from the massive fire everyone was dancing around.
Pastor Bo: Do you want a miracle? Pray this prayer
This column will not likely be what you are expecting. These days when people speak of praying to receive a miracle, the first thought that likely comes to mind is some spiritual snake oil salesman trying to get you to send him your money so he can buy a $65 million private "jet for Jesus" or "mansion for ministry."
Faith Focus: When is a lawn business not just a lawn business?
One thing I will never rightly be accused of is being lazy. Work is something I enjoy, almost to the point of addiction. But to see a pastor out in public cutting lawns can be a bit of an odd thing, especially when he does not need the money.
Faith Focus: An atheist deserts the flock
Sometimes, a bit of satire says it best...
Faith Focus: I survived a visit with Moth-Man
I am blessed to be allowed to travel over much of the United States and the world, preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ. One of the reasons I enjoy doing that so very much is that every area seems to have a unique story to tell.