Lately I have found a practice that has enhanced my sense of community as I partake. I spend my communion time looking at the people around me.
Lately I have found a practice that has enhanced my sense of community as I partake. I spend my communion time looking at the people around me.
I provide this work primarily for those who may use A Life That Is Good to study or teach the book of Proverbs.
Food addiction jokes really bug me because 1) these jokes aren’t funny, and 2) food addiction is not a thing.
For ministers, shepherds, and members of Churches of Christ jumping out of the airplane of tradition, of ties to debt, buildings, worship practices, and justice issues, is going to take a leap of faith.
Treat people like they’re more than their body parts. Don’t be flaky. Practice being kind and loving even to people you think don’t deserve it. Don’t draw too much attention to yourself.
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.
We now leave the flock of 823 proverbs safely penned in my book, to go in search of the missing 10% (92 proverbs).
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.
If the humility of Jesus is truly our model, why are positions of power so difficult to give up?
Sometimes the spiritual life can be like doing a puzzle. It can feel pointless. It can feel frustrating. It can even feel chaotic.
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.
Today, I share my favorite proverbs from participants in my ACU Summit class and make three observations.
Our speculation fascinates us because we will feel confident if we can be certain of the correct worship procedure that pacifies God.
As leaders within our congregations and communities, do we hold onto as much power as possible, or do we instead focus on empowering others?
I'm honored this year that CenterPeace has invited me to teach a few classes at their conference.
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.
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.
Pastors and church groups in particular will love and benefit from this relevant guide regarding the message of Proverbs for today’s world.
We are forgetful creatures who need rituals and celebrations to mark the time and place where something happened.
To take something in one state and transform it into something new: that, to me, is an amazing thing.