On Broadway with No Script

Imagine going to see a show on Broadway for the first time. You're excited for a new experience, but nothing could prepare you for what's coming next. Upon arriving at the theatre, you find yourself suddenly thrust out onto the stage. Without the foggiest idea of what your character is supposed to do or say, … Continue reading On Broadway with No Script

I’ve Got Good News, and I’ve Got Bad News…

...but I'm only going to tell you the bad news. Or at least that's the way it felt twice on Good Friday this year. During this Easter season, I have the privilege of performing in several presentations of Piercing Word's Passion: The Musical, a performance of word-for-word Scripture portraying the Last Supper, trial, crucifixion, resurrection, and Great … Continue reading I’ve Got Good News, and I’ve Got Bad News…

I Wish the Church Looked More Like the DMV

It was with a good deal of impish glee that I drove myself up to the DMV last week to get my learner’s permit. Of course, my Mom was in the passenger seat, and this would be my third time getting a permit, so there was nothing illegal or truly rebellious about it – I … Continue reading I Wish the Church Looked More Like the DMV

The Republican National Convention, Robert E. Lee, and Jesus

This past week I spent two nights in a rather fancy-schmancy house in Ocean City, NJ, right on the edge of the water. The lady who hosted us seemed to be quite the dedicated advocate of the GOP, and, in fact, I was somewhat startled walking into the kitchen area at one point to find … Continue reading The Republican National Convention, Robert E. Lee, and Jesus

We’re Christians. We DO stuff!

During my four years at Taylor University, I lived on a floor renowned for various shenanigans, known as The Brotherhood, or "Broho" for short. One day, my friend Carson was about to do something a little crazy and collegiate -- to be precise, he was about to hurl himself into a ginormous snowman (which was … Continue reading We’re Christians. We DO stuff!