Tag Archives: University of Richmond

Ten Words #3: The Name

Posted on May 14, 2014 by

“You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God, for the Lord will not hold anyone guiltless who misuses his name.” (Exodus 20:7) “What’s in a name?” That’s the question that Juliet asks, bemoaning the fact that Romeo … Continue reading →

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The Journey So Far: How Grace Is Gonna Get You (2001-2010)

Posted on September 9, 2013 by

This is part three in my blog series on my “story,” beginning with why I’m a Christian, continuing with why I’m a pastor. If you missed the first (“Why I’m A Christian“) or the second (“How Seminary Ruined My Life … Continue reading →

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The Journey So Far: How Seminary Ruined My Life & Made Me A Better Person (1995-2001)

Posted on September 3, 2013 by

This was supposed to be called “How/Why I Became A Pastor” but “How Seminary Ruined My Life” has a certain ring to it. To be fair, this is really about college at the University of Richmond and seminary at Asbury Theological Seminary … Continue reading →

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The Journey So Far: Why I Am A Christian (1977-1995)

Posted on August 26, 2013 by

The Prologue: When my mother was pregnant with me, she experienced the anxiety of some mothers as they awaited the coming of their first child. Whether it was a physical fear or an emotional one isn’t clear to me, but … Continue reading →

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