What would you do for a free Whopper? Would you break up with a friend? How about 10 friends? In 2009, Burger King ran a creative and controversial ad campaign that tested the lengths people would go for a free burger.It was called the Whopper Sacrifice campaign. It asked users to unfriend ten of their Facebook friends for a free Whopper. While it may sound ridiculous, plenty of people were happy ...  Read More

Known as the Millennial Anthem, Mr. Brightsides by the Killers is now a classic. You cannot go to a sporting event without hearing it blasted throughout the stadium and belted by all in attendance. To be honest, I do not know why it has become a sports anthem. You see, Mr. Brightsides has nothing to do with sports. It is a song about jealousy.  Read More

What is the most afraid you have ever been? Maybe it was a movie, in the middle of the night, a traumatic life event, or attempting some crazy stunt.  Read More

Americans love underdog stories, and honestly, I'm not even sure why. There is something in the air that causes us to root for the underdogs. Some of the greatest movies are about Underdogs. Whether it be Rocky, Cinderella, Rudy, Karate Kid, or the women from Hidden Figures, we love them.  Read More

About 125 years ago one of the strangest and ridiculously destructive events occurred in Boston's North End: The Great Molasses Flood.  Read More

When I was around 13 years old, I wanted an iguana as a pet. I heard they were both enjoyable and inexpensive to care for, and since an iguana was a small enough pet, my parents agreed to let me have one. I diligently saved up money and purchased all the necessary supplies: an aquarium, a hot rock, a heat lamp, bedding, a stock of dead crickets for feeding, and even a leash.  Read More

Billy Graham was one of the greatest evangelists in all of history. While I do not know the numbers, it is entirely possible that he preached in front of more people than anyone ever. In Drew Dyck's book, Your Future Self Will Thank You, he recounts a story about Billy Graham's spiritual habits.  Read More

The act of becoming the person that God wants you to be is a process. We are saved by faith alone through the grace of God alone, but once we are following Christ, we should start to see some changes in our lives. There are some new rhythms and virtues we need to pick up and some old vices and habits we need to stop.  Read More

I was reminded of a powerful quote from C.S. Lewis's Mere Christianity (A book that I believe everyone should read). When Lewis is exploring self-control and temptation he wrote this:  Read More

If you saw the title of this January's sermon series, you may be disappointed. I get it, self-control is not as attractive as some of the other "New Year, New Me" series we've done. But just hang with me, and I think you will be happy you did, because self-control is one of the most important factors for a successful life.  Read More

I was afraid of the dark growing up. I mean, who wasn't? Honestly, I'm still afraid of the dark sometimes.  Read More

Tomorrow we are exploring the beautiful Christmas lullaby, "Away in a Manger." It got me thinking about little baby Jesus in Mary's arms that first Christmas.I remember bringing home my daughter when I was a new parent. I could not believe that a tiny human was put in my care. On her first night home, I stood over her cradle and occasionally placed my hand on her chest just to make sure she was br...  Read More