I’m starting a new sermons series in late August that I’m calling, The Not So Incredibles and the Real Hero of the Bible. My goal is to focus on those superstar hero-like people in the Bible who are also known for messing up big-time. I’m not sure how long I’ll go, probably somewhere between 7-10 weeks looking at people like David, Esther, Abraham, Noah, Peter, Rahab, Sampson, and others. The...

Well, this is one I’ve never heard of. My local paper, the Salt Lake Tribune ran a story a couple of days ago about a company that just moved from Vegas to a small town in Utah. That isn’t that big of a deal since companies move all the time. The real story has to do with what this company sells and the fact that it is thriving! AL Enterprises sells male chastity products and according to the...

Pastors,

I was watching the Today show this morning and they did a story on the beleaguered Publishers Clearing House pitchman Ed McMahon. This isn’t the first story I’ve heard, or read about the troubled Johnny Carson sidekick. In fact I sort of rolled my eyes, and made some judgmental comment about how we should be more concerned about the poor, homeless, and hungry rather than some rich fat...

In his book Christianity for Modern Pagans (basically his commentary on Pascal’s Pensees) philosopher Peter Kreeft offers his insights on why we create diversions in our lives, which might explain why porn is the “diversion” of choice for so many. Here’s a quote from his book:

"Diversions greatest danger is that it acts like a sedative; it keeps us just content enough so that we don't make waves...

I’m in the Orlando, Florida area this weekend speaking at a God Encounters young adult event that is focused on moving people to a 24/7 worship experience. You can check them out at www.godencounters.org. My family is joining me today (Friday) and we’re going to Disney World on Monday. It’s really warm and muggy here!

I was thinking this morning about what kids must be thinking when they come...

Pastors,

Thanks again for the posts! I found myself a bit behind this week after having to travel a bit.

Earlier this week I spoke at the annual Conference on Addictions put on by Andrews University in Berrien Springs, MI. I did two sessions on Tuesday (May 6), in the first I shared my personal journey out of porn and the second dealt with my professional experience as a pastor and the...

I just finished a truly profound book by Dr. Larry Crabb called The Silence of Adam. I’m certain many of you have already read it, but if you haven’t you might want to pick it up and read it soon (www.christianbook.com). It isn’t a book specifically about beating porn or sexual integrity, but he does talk about why lust, porn, and fantasy are such easy ways of escape for us. By the way, sorry,...

Pastors, everyone,

Thanks for the responses so far. I’m looking forward to more of your comments and conversations. This is my first time to enter the blogosphere so I’ll do my best to keep things fresh, uplifting, and encouraging. I’m blessed to work with the xxxchurch team and support their ministry!

The Energizer Bunny! You know the little pink bunny featured in the Energizer Battery...

I'm at the National Pastor's Convention in San Diego for a couple of days. With the rather harsh winter we've had in Salt Lake City it is so good to get to the sun, beach, and sand! My wife is usually on this trip with me and we have an awesome time. We eat a lot of food and we just chill together and we always come back restored. This is a good time for me to be here though, I've been...