Christ is alive and present among His church. He knows us well and has the power to help us overcome our spiritual challenges but will not tolerate persistent disobedience.
“I Think We Can Do This!”
Why am I confident that we can do it? We have each other, good resources, the willingness to do it, and more than anything else, I believe with all my heart that the Lord is with us.
Unreasonable Hospitality: A Book Review
In Unreasonable Hospitality, Guidara describes both his personal journey in the dining industry and how he developed his obsessive pursuit of being hospitable.
Embracing God's Work: The Courage to Be Different in 2024
Let us have the courage to embrace unconventional paths and actively participate in initiatives that bring about positive change and holistic well-being.
The Unrelenting Purpose of God in Blessings
When we experience blessing, we need to be thoughtful and prayerful about what God can, or intends, to do with that blessing.
For Her Own Good
I ask for one thing; he gives another. I want some unpleasant situation removed; he knows that this is the very situation that will deepen my faith and reliance on him.
Depression and Jesus
May the words of God give you peace and comfort and use us to speak into the lives of those in our community of faith who wrestle the demons of depression.
Spaghetti, Marshmallows, and Ministry
While there are lots of lessons to be learned from this research, for us as church leaders, the big take-away here is that what matters most is group interaction.
Ministers Are Not Prosthetic Limbs
Since ministers are not prosthetics but rather flesh and blood, and thus a separation is more like an amputation, then it is unsurprising when bleeding and shock occurs.
Living in Light of Christ Incarnate
As we wean ourselves off the holiday season, there is a part of me that wonders what it would be like to embody year-round the excitement of the season that celebrates the birth of Jesus.
Out of the Dry Season
If we can all agree that dry seasons with the Lord are a part of the human experience, what practical steps can we take to get out of them?
Looking Like God
As I learned the examen practice, I discovered that I wasn’t examining myself nearly as much as I was examining the presence and movement of God in my life.
Stop, Look, and Listen
Although we say we are practicing obedience to God’s voice, we may be practicing something else altogether.
To the Discouraged Minister
The church minister occupies a unique space. It is a difficult space inhabited by critique and pressure both from within the community and from without.
Colton's Laugh
May we too continually be surprised with the moments of joy in our care that reflect God’s presence in the world!
A Chaplain's Work
There is no doubt that chaplaincy has its own share of challenges. But I have found that often our assumptions about the work of chaplaincy and the actual work of a chaplain are often quite different.
Welcome to Tapestry
With a great steering team of board-certified chaplains and a lot of interest from chaplains across the country, I’m delighted to see the initial vision to serve chaplains associated with the Stone-Campbell tradition and ACU come to reality.
An Empty House: Luke 11:24-26
Self-righteousness is simply an empty house, a risky spiritual condition that attracts all kind of demons. Our house must be filled with God’s Spirit.
Punishing to Pruning
God is wanting to yield in us a fruit of righteousness and holiness. To do that, God must prune us. Jesus talks about this pruning that God does through Him.
Just Breathe
When the weapons of anxiety, anger, stress, and loneliness are being used to disconnect me from God, it helps to remember: Just breathe.