Failing Love

Failing Love

I can’t swim the ocean that’s growing between us The shores are too far apart Grover Levy, “When We Fail Love”   These words may be simple, but they are some of the saddest ever penned in contemporary Christian music. They bear witness to an intractable...
Typecasting in Ministry

Typecasting in Ministry

Here’s something you probably never thought about. There are two types of Christians. What are the two types? Catholic v. Protestant? No. That’s not what I mean. Pre- v. Amillennialists? No. Pro- v. Anti-Trump? No.  Conservative v. Progressive? No. For keeping...
Good Enough for Letterman

Good Enough for Letterman

Thank you very much, welcome to the Late Show, this is our first show on the air since New York and Washington were attacked, and I need to ask for your patience and indulgence because I want to say a few things. And believe me, sadly, I’m not going to say anything...
Theology in a New Key: “Held”

Theology in a New Key: “Held”

Natalie Grant’s song “Held” (written by Christa Nicole Wells) has always held a special place in my heart. In this haunting ballad, Grant takes her listeners inside the agonizing emotional and spiritual struggles that accompany loss. It opens with the following punch...