by rg7878 | Sep 14, 2026 | Uncategorized
I post with pastors primarily in mind. I have learned, though, that many others find items on the menu here tasty for them as well. This is especially true with this one. I’ve invited Rob Edenfield to join us once again this week. Rob is the pastor of Treasure Coast...
by rg7878 | Sep 7, 2026 | Uncategorized
I’ve opened a seat this morning for singer/songwriter Peter Mulvey. I know nothing of Mulvey’s religious convictions, though a quick Google search no doubt could give me a good idea. I’ve opened up this seat because like many songwriters and poets, he’s honest. And...
by rg7878 | Aug 31, 2026 | Uncategorized
This is the continuation of a Rainy Day Conversation with author Jen Michel regarding her book A Rule for the Rest of Us. I’ve not met many who have thought as deeply and as carefully about the on-the-ground practices that make for a life of faithful discipleship. I...
by rg7878 | Aug 24, 2026 | Uncategorized
I’m excited to introduce you to Jen Michel. Jen is the author of five books, with the sixth to be released on September 8. Jen has agreed to talk with me about that book, A Rule for the Rest of Us: An Ancient Practice for Making the Daily Decisions that Shape Faithful...
by rg7878 | Aug 17, 2026 | Uncategorized
Third Monday / August, ’26 Hello! Third Monday posts are more incidental, personal, and situational updates touching on my life in general and on the possibilities and circumstances of ministry. We encourage you to also subscribe to our newsletter. You can do so here....
by rg7878 | Aug 10, 2026 | Uncategorized
Someone somewhere has said that “comparison is the thief of joy.” It is also the seedbed of all kinds of misery and is the source of a toxicity that has been the ruin of many. It’s hard, especially for those laboring in small churches in small places to believe they...
by rg7878 | Aug 3, 2026 | Uncategorized
I like to think of myself as very orthodox in my Christian ethics, and admitted coward in the face of real or perceived conflict. So, when I am asked the question whether I would or would not tell a sinner to repent, the latter reality can overwhelm the former. ...
by rg7878 | Jul 27, 2026 | Uncategorized
This is part two of my interview with Wayne Jacobsen and Tobie Van der Westhuizen concerning their book Just Love: How One Mistranslation Distorted the Gospel. In this half of the interview we hear how Wayne and Tobie understand the law of God, particularly as it is...
by rg7878 | Jul 20, 2026 | Uncategorized
We are joined by two authors who have written a book called Just Love, Wayne Jacobsen of California and Tobie Vander Westhuizen of South Africa. After we recorded the conversation, Wayne told me, “I love that you can engage in conversation without having to agree on...
by rg7878 | Jul 13, 2026 | Uncategorized
I’m delighted here to introduce you to a friend of mine, Hannah Lane. Hannah is a 2026 Masters of Biblical Studies graduate of Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando, Florida. She is a gifted writer and a thoughtful Christian who will soon begin work on a PhD at the...
