Nothing in Particular
More and more is being said about the rise of the "nones"--these persons who claim no religious connection.
Memorial Day (2015)
We don’t want to remember
the real cost and cast of war, the self-sacrifice of dog-tags.
Leadership in Global Perspective
Christian faith turns standard leadership practices upside down.
Mother's Day (2015)
Lord, she who conceived and gave birth to Israel;
swaddled and held them, bent down to feed them.
Elders: Representatives or Leaders?
Congregational leaders often assume that their job is to represent the various interest groups and constituencies of the church.
Leadership Remix
Remembering that leadership serves something larger may help us keep our attention on God's mission and purposes within our congregations!
Black Friday (2014)
Father, God of the Christ child,
born into poverty, in the filth of a manger.
Thanksgiving 2014
Lord, there’s no question, life has been hard this fall;
and too few words spoken, too many days – just finish.
A Time to Be Thankful (2014)
It takes little effort to see
that some are blessed,
others not.