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How to Get Hired at Any Restaurant (even in a recession)

In honor of Labor Day, I thought I’d take a quick moment to step away from my musings on the Sermon on the Mount. No doubt you have heard that the unemployment rate is now at 9.6% which means three … Continue reading

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The Poor and The Perfect People

Note: This is the fourth in a developing series on the “Sermon on the Mount,” delivered by Jesus as described in the book of Matthew. Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of heaven. Matt. 5:3 … Continue reading

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When Jesus Speaks, He Sits…

Note: This is the third in a developing series on the “Sermon on the Mount,” given by Jesus as described in Matthew. Just as it would be fallacious to only quote one of three Jesus’ first words without the other … Continue reading

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Jesus Tells a Christian to Get Saved

Note, this is the second in a developing series on the “Sermon on the Mount” given by Jesus, as described in the book of Matthew. Repent. That’s technically Jesus’ first words to humanity in the book of Matthew. His message … Continue reading

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Jesus and His First Words to Humanity

Note: The is the first in a series on the famous “Sermon on the Mount” by Jesus, as recorded in the book of Matthew. First words are huge. If a baby says some offshoot of “daddy” or “mommy,” the joy … Continue reading

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Why the Conversation Matters – And Why the Answer Isn’t Easy

Note: This post is a continuation of “33 People and the Queer Factor” found by clicking the link. The discussion is on recently overturned Prop. 8. I have been humbled beyond expectation as to the response of my most recent … Continue reading

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33 People and the Queer Factor

Prop. 8 was overturned yesterday in California, and besides the stay put in place on the ruling until the appeal process begins, it is now unconstitutional in this state to prevent a same-sex couple from obtaining a marriage license. So … Continue reading

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Compassion

I preached this sermon a few months back at San Francisco City Impact. I used a white board to illustrate my point that the examples of immorality we saw in the book of Esther were very much like what we … Continue reading

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Worship (August 1st)

Today, I had the privilege to lead worship again at San Francisco City Impact. We had a smaller crowd today, but the atmosphere was thick and very encouraging. I was joined vocally by Danielle Robinson. I played the acoustic guitar. … Continue reading

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New Comment System

Our website is now utilizing Disqus for our commenting system here on the site. Instead of having to register independently on the site in order to let your voice be heard, you can now simply log in via Facebook or … Continue reading

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