Posts by Jason Lombard (Page 3)
Unity and Diversity
Suffering Well
This Morning’s Funeral
Experiencing Miracles
He Has Called You By Name
God has used periods of struggle to speak into my life (as He often does for many of us). In a departure from my usual column, I wanted to share this piece of poetry with you.
Spencerville Church Hires Kandace Zollman as Pastor for Nurture and Visitation
The Spencerville church board has voted unanimously to approve the hire of Pastor Kandace Zollman to serve as the Pastor of Nurture and Visitation for Spencerville Church.
Persona non grata in the Friendly Skies
Sitting in a center seat of an airplane for a few hours isn’t a life-altering disappointment. At worst, it’s a “first-world” inconvenience. Yet, as a pastor, I couldn’t help but draw a spiritual comparison to the experience…
Cultural Shifts, Christmastime, and the Importance of Relationships
Christmastime, as I mentioned last week, is one of the seasons in which people are the most open to attending church. Within our local context, there is a fantastic opportunity to extend an invitation…
A Christmas Reminder for All of Us—Including the Pastors!
The Christmas season is here once again. Beyond the beautiful music, festive decorations, and the reminders of the first coming of our Savior, Christmas brings with it still another joy…
Book Suggestions for Your Winter Reading List
I’ve had the pleasure of reading several excellent books lately, and I wanted to share the ones that are worth your consideration as you ponder assembling your own winter reading list. I don’t know about you, but when the thermometer dips, it’s a signal to me that the time has come for books and warm beverages. It’s not that I don’t love winter weather—I do. But there’s…