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Ever since I committed to writing my undergrad thesis (this word being an explicit profanity for most college seniors) on baptism, I’ve been rather fascinated with the topic. So when I was given only...
View ArticleA message to those baptized this week at NECC (and all other Christians every...
On June 4th, 2012 my wife Lindsay and I celebrated our one year anniversary! Sign up below in the comments section for marital counseling if you’d like to soak in the inordinate amount wisdom we’ve...
View ArticleHow to Read the Bible (pt. 2) – The best things in life aren’t free!
This is part two of our several part series on how to read the Bible. Part One: Don’t be scared! (Click here) Part Two: The best things in life aren’t free! Outside of the grace of God, most of the...
View ArticleHow to read the Bible (pt. 3) – Choosing the right translation.
This is part three of our several part series on how to read the Bible. Part One: Don’t be scared! (Click here) Part Two: The best things in life aren’t free! (Click here) Part Three: Choosing the...
View ArticleHow to Read the Bible (pt. 4) – Understand what the Bible is.
This is part four of our several part series on how to read the Bible. Part One: Don’t be scared! (Click here) Part Two: The best things in life aren’t free! (Click here) Part Three: Choosing the right...
View ArticleZombies!!!!!!!
One of our strategies every weekend at NECC is to engage what’s hot in pop culture unapologetically, and then measure it with the Bible. Or at least we use that as an excuse to do cool stuff like this…...
View ArticleThe Pinterest Virus (and other related social media illnesses)
A couple weeks ago I fervently, comically, and quite sarcastically warned all the mothers with young kids at our church to “STAY OFF PINTEREST!!!” (Church attendance has since dropped 13%, but...
View ArticleConfessions of a New Christian: Do I really have to love her?
PHOTO CREDIT Updated: 8:50AM, 11/4/13 A few weeks ago, in a small-group I lead for non-Christians interested in Jesus, I heard one of the more terrifying stories I’ve heard since starting ministry (for...
View ArticleA Kentucky Pastor’s Guide to Trash-Talk During March Madness
PHOTO CREDIT: USA TODAY Sports Images There’s a reason why they call it March Madness, and it goes beyond things like the Mercer Bears, Dayton’s Cinderella run, overtime, buzzer-beaters, and...
View ArticleYesterday Was Easter. Today’s My Birthday. Sorry.
PHOTO CREDIT Today’s my birthday (hence the horrifying birthday clown, I apologize to all readers under the age of twelve). The big two-eight. According to the life-expectancy for American men, that...
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