When we are in a state of stagnation, we have hope because God is working even when we can’t see or feel the work being done.
Hope, Gospel, Mission, and Relationships: A Report From the Field
Church leaders live with hope. We are not alone. God’s preferred future is not a pipe dream. However, it will require us to relinquish our hold on the future and trust in God’s future.
‘To the Jews as a Jew, to win the Jews,’ Acts 21:26
God has called us to unity, not uniformity; understanding this is essential so that we do not judge one another.
Mentoring Without a Program
How many mentors have you had in your lifetime? Have you even had a mentor? I remember asking myself these questions early in my career, and at first I wasn’t sure how to answer them.
A Glimpse of the Divine Behind the Veil
As chaplains, our role is to serve as ambassadors for human dignity, stepping in to remind patients and staff of their inherent worth whenever they lose sight of it.
A Poet Out of Place
Through a visit with Nell, I found my stereotypes of homeless people challenged.
You Can Keep Your Thanksgiving and Joy
This was the moment I realized that what brings joy to one person may bring a sense of loss and distress to another. Then it led me to a deeper question…
Rhythms to Abide in Living Water
The woman at the well came every single day because it was the only way to sustain her thirst. In the same way, to tend our souls, we must make rhythms that keep us coming back to God every single day.
A Family Crossroads: When Faith and Sports Collide (Part 3)
My prayer is that we are raising disciples who happen to be athletes, not athletes who happen to be disciples. May our kids seek and find Jesus wherever they are, on a playing field or in the local church.
A Family Crossroads: When Faith and Sports Collide (Part 2)
Having coached for a short period of time, I want to shed light on two myths when it comes to our kids’ extracurricular schedules and their spiritual formation.
Interior Work
For imperfect people Habakkuk’s message is practical and finds its crucible in life’s sweetest relationship.
A Call to Genuine Love
How many of the words in Romans 12 are guiding my own life? And how many am I setting aside because of discomfort or stubbornness?
Reflections on Leadership from 2 Chronicles
Sometimes, as ministers or church leaders, it can be very unpopular to speak what we believe to be true. It makes us vulnerable, and it can make others uncomfortable – both of which can be quite difficult for leaders.
Holy Ground: Teaching the Gospel of Mark
The process of cultivating our hearts to receive the gospel, see Jesus, and live out the kingdom way of life is an ongoing process that is communal in practice.
The Odyssey’s Biggest Leap of Faith
What does The Odyssey reveal, especially to those of us who are leaders in churches or Christian communities?
Tolerance and Spiritual Maturity, Acts 15
Many matters related to the practice of the faith are not black and white but contain nuances. Recognizing this demonstrates spiritual maturity.
The Ten Plagues and the Jesus Way
There’s something in each plague that applies to how we live as a follower of Jesus. Very practical. And helpful.
Christians After Certainty: John 20:24-29
Faith that cannot survive questions was never faith. It was fear dressed up in confidence.
I Have Been Here Before
Grief is hard. But running from it is harder because when you run from the pain, you run from the healing, too.
Leading with the Aroma of Christ: Reflections on the Leadership of Those Who are Still Becoming Like Jesus
I encourage you to think about the ways you’ve responded in leadership and be open to the ways God wants to lead you in His anointing.