Weekly Update
Unity and Diversity
Suffering Well
This Morning’s Funeral
Morning Devotions and a Persistent Presence
Hearts, Hands, and Steadying the Ladder
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.
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…