“Sociologists argue that in contemporary Western society the marketplace has become so dominant that the consumer model increasingly characterizes most relationships that historically were covenantal, including marriage.  Today we stay connected to people only as long as they are meeting our particular needs at an acceptable cost to us.  When we cease to make a [...]

My ministry is marked with discipleship, the desire to develop leaders, and the excitement of passing off ministry to those leaders.  That’s why at Foothills Church we pride ourselves on developing mature disciples of Christ. In our student ministry, I have a kid named Jake.  Jake is a fellow warrior for Christ.  He hangs out [...]

Former Denver Broncos coach Josh McDaniels’ decision to draft Tim Tebow in the late first round of the 2010 Draft drew a chorus of criticism from coaches, analysts and experts: “Tebow is not fit to be an NFL quarterback” “His throwing motion and release are suspect.” “He is too quick to run.” “His accuracy and [...]

On Thursday December 11, 2011 renowned atheist and outspoken critic of religion, Christopher Hitchens passed away due to complications arising from his eighteen month battle with esophageal cancer. Hitchens spent his life pursuing his passion for writing, honing his gift for communication into a multifaceted tool capable of being both bludgeon and scalpel, and in [...]