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Balancing the Ego & Soul

Balancing the Ego & Soul

I recently preached a sermon on the importance of humility because I believe it is a Christian virtue. If you read the gospels carefully, it appears that Jesus lived a humble life. But why is humility often lacking among so many Christians in today’s world? Yes, we...
Dealing with Life’s Disappointments

Dealing with Life’s Disappointments

Rabbi Harold Kushner once wrote a powerful book titled Overcoming Life’s Disappointments. The book is based on the story of Moses, a pivotal figure in the Hebrew Bible. We can learn a great deal from Moses’ life and the many disappointments he had to face when leading...
Christianity’s Challenge in the West

Christianity’s Challenge in the West

Teacher, writer, and pastor John Mark Comer recently published a fascinating book titled Practicing the Way. His basic claim is that many people in our culture are Christians, but a much lower percentage of those Christians are actually serious about being disciples,...
Jim Nantz Kicks Off “Faith & Values” Series!

Jim Nantz Kicks Off “Faith & Values” Series!

Legendary CBS sports broadcaster Jim Nantz will be our special guest on Wednesday night at 6:15 to kick off our fall series “Faith, Values, and the Public Square.”  Jim and I will talk about his many accomplishments in sports broadcasting, his close relationship with...
Forming Moral Leaders for the 21st Century

Forming Moral Leaders for the 21st Century

My undergraduate course at Vanderbilt this fall is titled “Moral Leadership, Virtue, and Character in American Life.” Human institutions and systems are unable to function effectively without formal leadership. However, if those chosen to lead do not have character...