I’m confused these days by statements that speak of “clear Biblical teaching” about same-sex attraction.
Putting the Practical in Theology
While most of you are not academically situated practical theologians, you all participate in the practical dimensions of theology.
New Creation: Lenten Reflection
It is a profound thought. The notion that our God is capable of creating a new world. Of calling into being things that were not.
Discipling Children, Part 1: Pilgrims on a Journey
Treating children as pilgrims on a spiritual journey requires us to view children for what they are: God's image bearers.
Let's Get Real: Eating Disorders in the Church
I am asking you to get real with me. For just a few minutes, let's talk about some ways that eating disorders can hide among us.
The Sin of Sodom? (or America?)
In ancient Israel, to call a place Sodom was a major insult. I want to know why? So, as best we can let’s clear the deck of our assumptions and trace what this place/theme means in the Old Testament.
When to Quit, and When to Persevere
Quitting has become a dirty word of sorts, reserved either for the obviously lazy or morally repugnant. Especially in church and leadership circles.
He Made a Robot, and Then He Married Her (It?)
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.