We are clay
“Mom, what if when I grow up I find out I’m gay?” A twelve-year-old girl in our church asked her mom this recently. I asked the mother what she said in response to the question. She said, “First, I want to be clear about one thing: I’ll love you no matter what. Second, I don’t […]
What I’ve Learned About Men’s Discipleship from Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
“A black belt is just a white belt who never quit” is a popular proverb in martial arts. It takes an average of 13 years to earn a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ). Progressing is mostly about grit: not quitting. Those who endure to the end will be promoted. BJJ found its way to the United […]