joe romeo
pastor / teacher / writer
RECENT POSTS
A Hospital Visit, the Human Condition, and God’s Beloved Son
His delight is not in the strength of the horse nor his pleasure in the legs of a man, but the LORD takes pleasure in those who fear him, in those who hope in his steadfast love (Psalm 147:10–11). “For every situation and eventuality there is a parable if you look...
Top Ten Books of 2020 (with a Look Ahead to 2021!)
One of my favorite posts of the year! Enjoy and happing reading! Note: Not all of these books were published in 2020, and I am not ranking them from favorite to least favorite. Carl R. Trueman, The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self: Cultural Amnesia, Expressive...
On Carl Lentz’s Moral Failure and the Need to Recall the Sacredness of Ministry and Rethink the Nature of Success in Church Life
A Cautionary Tale Waiting to Happen When I learned of Carl Lentz’s moral failure, I was saddened but not surprised. The little I knew about him left me feeling uneasy. He ministered to celebrities—artists, athletes, and actors. He came off as flamboyant and overly...
ABOUT JOE
I’m a servant of Jesus Christ, married to my lovely bride, Debra, and father of three children: Anthony, Jacelyn, and Dominick.
The views expressed here are my own and do not necessarily represent those of Crossroads Community Church.