Tornado season has come to us again, and the forecast for the week calls for more severe weather
Vampire Forensics
The subject of vampirism is a current rage. Where did the idea of a vampire arise? More to our point, do they have anything to say about our own beliefs in God?
Breathe
The truth remained unchanged; I was not enough. So whatever circumstances are causing you to ask the question, “Am I enough?” breathe with me and say, “My grace is sufficient for you…”
The Things that Make for Peace: Confession of Sin
I find myself listening a lot more than talking. I don’t always find myself hearing God, but I do at least try to listen for God. When I listen in prayer, I don’t always like what I hear.
Nadab, Abihu, with Eleazar, Ithamar (and a Prize)
The next time you play Bible trivia with friends ask them this question: which sons of Aaron broke a law explicitly given to them before Leviticus 10?
That’s What You Do in a Small Church
I love the church and will invest my life in it. I will laugh when they laugh and cry when they cry, because that’s what you do when you’re the minister of a small church.
So That You Will Be a Blessing
When a stranger meets us on an airplane or in a grocery store, may they see in us love, joy, and peace. May they hear in our voices patience, kindness, and goodness.
Playing with Fire ... Nadab, Abihu, and a Prize
Our story begins on the last eight days that it took to make the priests holy (Aaron and his sons: Nadab, Abihu, Eleazer, and Ithamar).
Shhhhh!
There is always a crisis to respond to, but when do we ever tell the world and our minds, "Shhh"?Shut off everything else (or put everything in silent mode). Close your eyes, inhale and exhale deeply and sit in silence.
Back to the Book of Leviticus (but no prize)
How can the Lord live with these people? How can the relationship ever work?
Who Decides Who Decides? Developing an Action Plan
Clear decision-making processes are vital for healthy leadership, but the conversations that help to set guidelines can often become complex!
Facebook Faith
The breach of sin is repaired with forgiveness, restoring the streets we live in—both church and community. Now there’s something worth posting about.
The Mysterious Book of Leviticus (and a Prize!)
Believe it or not, one of my favorite books to teach in the Old Testament happens to be Leviticus.
Reasons Why Church Leaders Should Go On Short-Term Mission Trips – Part 1
Here are some of the reasons that our involvement in mission trips is beneficial to our ministry among our own church family.
Reordering Life
Sometimes our discontentment reminds us that we are actually practicing a form of idolatry. We are putting ourselves in the place of God.
From Itchy Dresses to Funeral Homes: Growing up with Easter
I learned about Easter as I watched people emerge from the shadows of the darkest nights of their lives, into another day.
He Is Risen!
Raised in a traditional Church of Christ, with all the benefits I gained with that heritage, I had a long journey to make from discrediting the Christian calendar to embracing it.
Getting Warmer
The strength of the congregation’s intra-warmth is actually the cause of the congregation’s weak inter-warmth. Warmth makes churches grow, they conclude. Especially when it comes to young people.
But Who Will Pick Up the Pieces?
May we recognize that our futures are in God’s hands, being reminded that God has been there in the past, is here now, and will be there in the future.
A Lenten Prayer
Lord, we want to hear: “Peace, prosperity, security.”
Standing in your spotlight: “Favored, chosen, beloved.”