Growth is hard (and other things we know but don’t like)
“I want to bridle you,” God announced, to which I replied, “But God, won’t that destroy the person I am?” And God said, “Yes.” Which did not seem at all
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Three Core Values That Shape Ministry Culture
For years, our church made decisions based on someone’s willingness to follow through. If you were willing to take the lead, we were happy to make your project part of
What I know about the enemy of your soul
It is easier to blame someone else than to deal with my own issues. But if I’m going to blame someone, I ought to at least make sure I am
Which voice do you listen to?
Two years after the Israelites were delivered from slavery in Egypt, they stood with toes touching the border of the land God promised them. Two years after they’d walked out
When Calvinism Becomes Dangerous
I have great respect for many colleagues in ministry who espouse a reformed or Calvinist view of the world. That said, it should be no surprise to those who read and
The dog ate the communion bread (or, God is enough.)
I went to church on a Saturday morning to meet a group of folks who wanted me to offer communion to their group. The first person I saw was one
Five things that make great leaders
What makes a faithful and fruitful ministry leader? Here are five things I believe characterize great Kingdom leaders*: Jesus-loving. Faith in Jesus is the fuel that makes any of the
You can pick your friends …
In the book of John, beginning at chapter 13, there is an interesting shift in how Jesus deals with the people he calls “friend.” First, he does this radical thing
Haters gonna hate.
Let’s talk about hate. In the first few verses of the Bible, we meet our God in his trinitarian wholeness. The Father creates, the Son speaks, the Spirit hovers. This
Hungering for the prophetic gift
Let’s talk about lobster eyes. Lobsters see the world significantly differently than the rest of us. Our eyes process images by absorbing basically a thousand points of refracted light, then
Four (and a half) thoughts on hearing from God
What is it God might be asking you to do – what totally illogical, foolish-looking, unpredicted thing might he be calling you to? And if you’re hearing it, how do
God knows.
God knows. Do you get how profound that is? God knows everything. Your worst moment, your weakest decision, your blackest thought. God knows, and he still loves you. To say
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