Follower of Jesus, Husband, Dad, Pastor
Every once in awhile, someone will ask me how long I have been a pastor at Riverview. The answer is I have been a pastor here for 12 years and I have been a member for 20ish. The response I often get is “wow” or “whoa.” People aren’t used to a pastor staying in one [...]
Why an atheist believes Africa needs God
Since 1971, China has carried out the largest single slaughter of human beings in the history of the world
Spartans before and after
The 33 most beautiful abandoned places in the world
The Walking Dead and Toy Story have the same plot
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The necessary link between spirituality and sexuality
We need this kid in a Riv band
Don't forget the Disney Juggernaut created Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake
Now this is how you hunt for Waskilly Wabbits
Zombie vs Baby
Last year, my friend Kevin DeYoung (from University Reformed Church in East Lansing) and I began to brainstorm about what it would take to turn up the temperature of the Gospel in the state of Michigan. One of the ideas we had was to invite 5 world class preachers to join us for a two [...]
This weekend at Riv, we wrapped up a months long series through the book of Galatians. Since Paul closed his letter with some closing thoughts, I figured I would do the same thing. I am more blown away than ever about the freedom God offers us through Jesus. This verse has been one of my [...]
A lot of people have asked for the John Stott quote I shared this weekend at Riv. He was commenting on this passage: “Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. If we live by the Spirit, let us also keep in step with the Spirit.” – Galatians [...]