Category: Beyond Sunday

Three Questions to Ask Before You Get Offended

Somebody is going to do something today that offends you. Maybe they already have. Before you decide what to do about it, here are three questions worth asking first. 1. What actually...

The Hook Beneath the Bait: A Practical Framework for Handling Offense

Every hook has bait wrapped around it. The bait of offense offers you something tempting: the satisfaction of being right, the sympathy of people who take your side, the quiet power of...

Why I Quit Talk Radio (And What It Taught Me About Offense)

I used to listen to talk radio every time I got in the car. Didn’t matter which station, they were all doing the same thing: making me angry at people I’d never...

Love Is Not for Sale

We live in a world where nearly everything has a price. With enough money, we can purchase comfort, attention, experiences, and influence. We can improve our appearance, travel to beautiful places, and...

What Kind of Christian Are You on Monday?

A man once told me about a difficult encounter he had while working. A customer came in and treated him terribly. The man was rude, impatient, and said things no one should...

The Church Is More Than a Place for Picture-Perfect Families

Churches talk a lot about family, and we should. Marriage is a gift from Jesus. Children are a blessing. Strong homes matter. We should teach people how to build healthy marriages and...

The Church Needs a Better Conversation About Sex

For generations, the church’s message about sex could often be summarized in three words: “Do not do it.” Young people heard that sex was dangerous, dirty, and sinful. Then, after standing in...

Dating Should Not End at the Wedding

Many couples spend months preparing for a wedding and very little time preparing for the marriage that follows. Before the wedding, they intentionally pursue one another. They plan dates, ask questions, laugh...

Still Choosing You: Why Lasting Love Is More Than a Feeling

Falling in love can happen in a moment. Building a love that lasts takes a lifetime. Most of us remember the excitement of a new relationship. There were butterflies, nervous conversations, and...