Satan wanted to rob us of our joy and peace. He wanted us to be afraid and to panic.
Jesus’s 12 Rules for Life (Part 3)
The most important things in life are things you can’t buy. Go outside more. Step back for a minute. God is closer than you think.
Face It – It’s Not Just the Millennials
Is there a generation who doesn’t need more patience or persistence? I don’t think so.
It Makes a Difference
Do you remember bus ministry? I recall a time when those of us enamored with church growth smirked about bus ministry and considered it a fad at best.
Mormons, Refugees, and Addicts
We believe every person has come to the assembly of God’s people for a reason. Yet I am always surprised at who God brings our way.
Ministry with a Small Church of the Anawim
At a time when smaller churches struggle to stay alive, one has to wonder why. I believe the reasons are complex yet simple: far too many of us are trying to serve two masters.
Helping Our Children Choose Baptism
It is a tragedy if certain children are more invited into this beautiful ritual than others are.
Episode 19: Off the Road with Willie, Johnny, and the Boys
One of the early losses due to “the fire in my bones” was my ability to travel and speak.
Remembering Your Baptism
Baptism is not merely a ritual of initiation; rather, it is an active participation in the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Learning to Lead from Grace
You can lead from your strengths … but what happens when your strength wears out? It’s a flameout.
Leadership Tips from a Yogi
I learned these three principles from my yoga teacher, and I believe they are applicable to leaders and life.
From “Who Is My Neighbor?” to “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?”
What does an ordained minister with a bunch of puppets and low-production quality have to offer to a hurting world?
Episode 18: Quoth the Raven, “Nevermore”
Something deep within me has made a connection between my life and this poem, a distant memory that offers a way of understanding my life.
Ministry Spotlight: Drew Baker and ElderLink North Carolina
Drew Baker shares about his ministry with the South Fork Church of Christ.
Technicolor Prophecies for Troubled Times
An open pulpit is a means of grace God has always used to reach a diverse group of people.
Eco-Justice and the Book of Psalms
Given that God reigns with justice, the implication here (and the direct command elsewhere) is that we would reign over creation as God would—justly.
The Winners and the Leaders
I share another excerpt today from chapter 9, “Which Way Did They Go? The Wisdom to Lead,” words I wrote almost two years ago.
Mentoring As a Tool for Transformation
When used in a church setting, mentoring can also be transformational and is a valuable addition to a church program.
Understanding Jesus, Understanding Ourselves
Until we understand who Jesus is, we cannot properly understand who we are. If our Christology is wrong, our anthropology will undoubtedly be flawed as well.
Where Have All the Young People Gone?
With young people, church can feel like a boat full of small holes and slow leaks. When bailing isn’t working, and you are taking on water, it’s tempting to give up.