Think Like Jesus

what it means to be Christian

Following Jesus

  • The Gospel According to Phil

    Duck Dynasty has become a hard-to-explain American phenomenon. Plus nothing. People who have never even shot a gun or hunted anything find themselves glued to the television to listen in on the raw antics of the Robertson family… 14 million of us. That’s right, I said us. Before we downgraded our cable package I was Read more

  • Preparing for the Holidays

    The holidays are upon us. I’d like to challenge all of us to consider now (at the beginning of the season) how we prepare for these days of wonderment. My heart is that you and I could enjoy the trappings without falling into the traps that so often come during this time of year. Allow Read more

  • Parenthood: Living With Teenagers

    The most misunderstood segment of our population is teenagers. They are becoming. They are awkward. They are rebellious. They are full of potential. I have spent the majority of my life and career learning to relate to them. When I first started my career I was closer in age to them than I was far. Read more

  • Parenthood: Discipline Now or Regret Later

    This may be the most controversial part of parenting. Parents usually have strong opinions on what discipline should look like. The challenge is not to be reactionary in forming said opinions. What follows is not meant to be the end of the discussion, rather, the beginning. I truly believe that there are only two options: Read more

  • Parenthood: the Early Years

    The first day that screaming bundle of joy enters this world… ours are eternally changed. In that moment we assume a new title that, no matter the age and stage of our children, will forever be part of who we are. What are the first things to be considered as one begins the role of Read more

  • Parenthood: the First Family

    Exactly who are we talking about here? The President and his family? Adam and Eve? No. This is about defining when family begins. Very early in our marriage my wife and I were introduced to a concept by Gary and Anne Marie Ezzo for which I will be eternally grateful (and one that I will Read more

  • Prejudice and A Better Way

    Recently there was an important document drafted called An Open Letter from the Asian American Community to the Evangelical Church. Two of my good friends (one since childhood and the other pastors in the denomination I am proud to be part of – the EFCA) are signatories. What follows is a re-post from this summer and Read more

  • Politics and Religion: A Few Suggestions

    In a day of political polarization, Christians should be among those who are calling for and living out a spirit of kindness. Angry Democrats, arrogant Republicans, and mean-spirited Independents… none of these represent Jesus well. Is it possible to hold different political opinions and still get along? I can tell you that it is not Read more

  • Full Circle Discipleship

    This coming March it will be exactly 30 years ago that I felt a serious sense of calling on my life. I was not quite 14 yrs. old. I believed that I was to spend my life investing in other people. More specifically, I felt that calling in the direction of vocational ministry. And so Read more

  • My Synopsis of the Blind Faith Virus Vaccine Show

    In any discussion of this magnitude the challenge is in the language. As we approached a discussion where all knew ahead of time that we did not share final beliefs, a fair question was posed to each of us. “Why do you think the path that you have chosen is the best path?” From there Read more

  • A Unique First for re:THINK

    Some of you have followed my ramblings for years and I’m grateful. Others are new friends and I’m equally glad you’ve joined the conversation. Until now much of our conversation has been relegated to the these blog and facebook pages. We’re about to take this thing viral… pun intended. This July a good friend of Read more

  • A Christian View of War

    “War does not determine who is right… only who is left.” – Bertrand Russell It may seem strange to open a piece entitled A Christian View of War by a quote from a noted atheist. I too find it strange, but likely for a different reason. I find it strange that there are too few Read more