Who owns you? (or, “Its not about the money … but it is.”)
How do you make decisions? What role does money play in that process? I asked this question of some Facebook friends a while back and got great answers: “I have
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Birds and Bees: Ten Thoughts On Talking to Kids About Sex
(Two years ago, I posted a couple of blogs about talking to kids about sex. This is a revisit of those blogs, with the hope that the reminder is helpful
Is it possible to be a Christian without telling anyone?
The playwright Murray Watts tells the story of a young man who was convinced of the truth of Christianity, but was paralyzed with fear at the very thought of having
Healthy Communication and the Kingdom of Heaven
Healthy communication is the key to growing a healthy, mature community. Good communication is also the best weapon against the enemy of our souls. As a leader, then, it becomes
Five Marks of Great Accountability (or, Who is your Nathan?)
David was what we might call a high-functioning sinner. Tons of talent. A mighty warrior. Obviously charismatic (he attracted thousands of people). God’s choice to lead Israel. And also (by
From ego to awe
Developmentally, we are designed to move from ego to awe. In our most immature state, our task is to figure out who we are as separate beings from our mothers.
You get what you look for (a primer on spiritual signs)
The gate of heaven is everywhere. – Thomas Merton The story of God in the book of Mark ends with a one-liner that sums up the entire the book of
When the Church Hurts (part three)
This post is part three in a three-part series of thoughts about dealing with conflict in the church. In our first post, we looked at biblical stories that model healthy and
Introversion in the Kingdom of God
For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. –
Holiness and the Billy Graham Rule
The issue is rarely the issue. Usually the issue is a symptom of the real issue beneath it. Which brings us to this week’s conversations about Mike Pence and the Billy
The courage to shift care
I had the pleasure some time back of being with about 1300 college students for two sessions on healing. Their morning chapel service was a requirement so I didn’t expect
Do it afraid.
I want to ask you to put your hand at the back of your head, where your head meets your neck. That place is the fear center of your brain.
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