I think this kind of thing happens way more than we think. People choose to create their own reality. If life does not suit you, create the one you want.
Missional Hospitality: A Beautiful Emptying
Contrary to how it’s regarded in some circles, missional hospitality is not an outreach strategy.
I Am Not a Robot: Resisting the Quick Fix Culture
The invisible ailments of the soul and spirit can be squishy problems that resist being named or fixed.
Why the Church Needs Feminism (Part 2)
Society had always told me that, as a woman, my voice was not worth as much as a man’s.
Small Church, Big Heart
The small church can remind us that it is “we” and not just “me” in the journey of faith. The small church can provide pastoral care in natural and authentic ways.
The Privilege of Participation
Worship is a divine mystery. When we participate in leading the community in worship, we are drawn into a holy encounter.
Courageous Leadership Begins with Me
We may not often reflect deeply about how our own self-awareness plays a crucial role in the capacity to lead in our various settings.
It Is the Community That Saves Us
The local church has a heart to be immersed and a part of her local community. The church, in spite of all of her criticism, is in fact the light of the world.
Learning to Dream
Envy is no fun at all, because it drains us of joy. But dreaming … dreaming can be incredibly rewarding, hopeful, and joyful, because we are aligning our lives and our actions with the vision and mission of God.
In My Happy Place
I like the ice and snow even more these days because of what it does to us. It stops us, cancels all our busyness, and slows us down.
Confessions from the Wilderness
I have been in an unexpected wilderness for the past four weeks, as my depression has stepped out of line for no apparent reason, and is upsetting my routine.
Dispatch from the Contemplative Ministers' Initiative
What matters most is that the ones pointing our churches to the spring of living water, are drinking deeply from it themselves.
"Mercy" (A Prayer from Jessica Lemmons)
For the child who went to school and will never come home: we mourn. For the mother who stares at the bed that didn't get made that morning, who must now plan it's occupant's funeral: we mourn.
Blessings from the Sky!
At the end of January, Larry Henderson was a plane captain for a special secret skydiving jump.
The Role of Intentional Affirmation in Female Development
Who inspired you to be in ministry? It’s a question many of us can answer, but how often do we stop to consider if we have passed along the same gift?
Leadership Proverbs Book Edit - A Confused Mind
Contemporary studies of leadership carry on the process of wisdom including close observation of life to formulate principles for effective leaders.
For the Sake of the Gospel
Perhaps, by being humble and gentle, we can learn to extend grace by approaching conversations with a goal of learning and understanding another’s point of view.
Gospel in the Key of G: Keeping Jesus's Glorification at the Center
The gospel is also written in a certain key. If we fail to take note of it, we might find ourselves playing the wrong notes, interpreting things the wrong way.
A Body Lost and a Soul Saved
As leaders, we are called to remember that our actions really do validate – or invalidate – our message.
If Jesus is the Bread of Life, Why Are We All on a No Carb Diet?
A Jesus Diet is when a company uses Scripture to create diets that attempt to use shame and Scripture as a motivator for change and weight loss.