Will this new year bring anything that is actually new? Or will the globe keep spinning as it always has?
My Church Is Bigger Than My Congregation
My faith community is so much more than any one place or any one group of people. Congregations may come and go, but faith communities stay.
Using Technology to Spread the Gospel
There is no substitute to physically going into all the world, but let’s also use the freely available technology to take the gospel to the whole world.
Six Clashes between Jesus and Evil
We may think of Jesus as one who brings only peace, but a big part of the mission of Jesus was a clash with evil.
Top 10 Posts in 2018
As 2018 draws to a close, here’s a look back on the posts with the highest readership this year.
Church Resolutions for a New Year
Before you join with your leadership team to set congregational goals for the new year, find some quality time for prayerful reflection and discernment.
The Morning after Christmas
Now that Christmas is over, it’s time to get back to the mission of turning the world upside-down.
The Really Big Thing
Leadership in our congregations must take into account a disciplined focus on being Jesus-followers.
Leading from Grace—A Ministry of Presence
Leaders are present with their people. It sounds simply enough, but it’s difficult to put into practice.
The Good Old Days, for Whom?
Nostalgia is powerful in its ability to instantly transport us to happier places when life is tough, but it is also powerful in its selectiveness.
Into the Wild: An Advent Reflection
We tend to think about wilderness as a place, but a shack is a visible reminder that wilderness is a force, always pushing back against order and security.
Advent and Christmas Collection
Whether you’re relatively new to Advent or know it like an old friend, I hope you find meaningful insights in this archive of Advent-related articles.
Messy Mangers
Waiting for a baby strengthens the hope, peace, joy, and love, crafting the manger that holds the baby. This is what Advent offers the church.
The Darker Side of Christmas
For the first time in my life I am having to balance the grief that comes with loss and the joy of the Christmas season.
Keeping Santa Claus in Christmas
Before we completely throw him under the bus, let’s consider what Santa Claus brings to the Christmas table.
Lazarus, Come Out!
As I sit imaginatively with this story, I find myself identifying with Lazarus. I find myself in a season of life with God that feels grave.
Marshmallows, Advent, and Waiting for the Best
Advent is the season of waiting, so they say. Waiting for the Messiah king to come. Waiting for God to show up.
In the Red
Because I’m such a conversation nerd, I’ve always been fascinated by Jesus’s actual words. Lately when I read his words, I’m awed by his laser focus.
Using Christmas to Grow a Small Church
May I suggest that we reevaluate our opinion of the season and use it for the cause of Christ?
Merry Christmas All Year Long
Yes, I absolutely am that person. I love Christmas so much that I celebrate it all year long. Here is how I make that work for me.