I’d like to offer another kind of avoidance behavior that actually has a great chance of derailing the conflict before it has a chance to get scary.
Spare the Rod and Spoil the Proverb (Part 1)
We now leave the flock of 823 proverbs safely penned in my book, to go in search of the missing 10% (92 proverbs).
The Nations Are Coming Here
As churches become more missional, our churches will attract more ethnicities, and we will start to see the nations around us that God has brought to our doorstep.
Why Are You Afraid of Losing Your Privilege?
If the humility of Jesus is truly our model, why are positions of power so difficult to give up?
Puzzles and the Spiritual Life
Sometimes the spiritual life can be like doing a puzzle. It can feel pointless. It can feel frustrating. It can even feel chaotic.
Which Comes First: The Bread or the Cup?
We reflect on what God has provided for us by our observance of the Lord’s Supper as instructed in Scripture. Though the usual method was broken that Sunday, the overall meaning was the same.
Favorite Proverbs That You Won't Find in the Book
Today, I share my favorite proverbs from participants in my ACU Summit class and make three observations.
What Was Wrong with Cain’s Sacrifice?
Our speculation fascinates us because we will feel confident if we can be certain of the correct worship procedure that pacifies God.
Church Leadership and the Reversal of Power
As leaders within our congregations and communities, do we hold onto as much power as possible, or do we instead focus on empowering others?
Coming to Dallas on October 5-6
I'm honored this year that CenterPeace has invited me to teach a few classes at their conference.
Yoga for the Soul
Learning to listen beyond the constant noise of our phones and the chatter of our own minds opens a soul to release the allure of ego just as yoga releases tight muscles.
Give Peace a Fighting Chance
Genuine peace sometimes can only be brought about by confronting the overwhelming things that are preventing it. And sometimes the path to peace feels a lot like a battle.
“A Life That Is Good”—Now Available!
Pastors and church groups in particular will love and benefit from this relevant guide regarding the message of Proverbs for today’s world.
Rituals and Memory
We are forgetful creatures who need rituals and celebrations to mark the time and place where something happened.
Seeing with Godly Eyes (Part 3)
To take something in one state and transform it into something new: that, to me, is an amazing thing.
Welcome (Back) to Seasons!
Welcome to the new host site for my blog Seasons. As I once told students on the first day of class, you might want to take a little time to look around and familiarize yourself with our new digital home.
Are You Still a Christian?
We like to create distance, even distance that is generated by falsity, to protect ourselves from being impacted by those we fear.
Righteous Anger?
Is it good or bad to be mad? It’s bad, right? Anger is bad. Always. Paul says, “Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice” (Eph 4:31).
Preachers and Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee
Comedians and preachers both stand in front of a skeptical audience, demand attention, and attempt to perform in such a way that the people leave in a different frame of mind than when they came.
Called Out of Nothingness
God has a history of using the most unlikely of suspects. Maybe it is because by using such people God’s action is more clearly recognized as just that: God’s action.