I enjoyed that little game of name that title way too much! Thanks for the thoughts. Thanks for the laughs. And thanks for the future title ideas!

I know this sounds crazy, but titling a book is like naming a child. And almost like your child’s name, you have to get used to saying it. It sounds a little funny at first. Especially a title like In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day. A title has to grow on you.

My next book is a manifesto of sorts. It’s my take on the current state of Christianity. What’s wrong. What’s right. And what we can do about it. I’m deeply concerned that we are more known for what we’re against than what we’re for. And I think one of the primary reasons is this: we’re not great at the Great Commandment. And in too many instances, we’re not even good at it.

When Jesus was asked what the greatest commandment was, he reduced Christianity down to its least common denominator. He simply and profoundly said, “Love God with all of your heart, all of your soul, all of your mind, and all of your strength.”

Oh yeah, the title. Drum roll please…

And the title is: Primal.

Why? Well, it means “original” or “of first importance.” When you crystallize Christianity, the Great Commandment is its primal essence. The book will explore the four elements of Primal Christianity: primal compassion (heart), primal wonder (soul), primal curiosity (mind), and primal energy (strength).

I don’t want to reveal too much too soon. So I’ll leave it at that. But I sure would appreciate your prayers as I write! My gut tells me that this book could start a primal movement.