Confederate Memorial Day and cataclysmic storms
In April 2011 and again in April 2014 – on the date when the most state celebrations of the former Confederacy converged – major storms spawned deadly tornadoes and record-breaking…
Strange fruit – or good?
"The Church's broken history with race needs to be acknowledged before we can move forward."
Listen to the whole Body
It's crucial that we humbly receive what the Lord Jesus wants to pour into our lives through others who love him but look and think differently from us.
Hear God’s voice
Living life well requires following God. Leading others well requires following God. Following God requires hearing God. Yet, usually, our Lord doesn’t speak in an audible voice. We can’t hear…
Don’t be fooled by counterfeits
“Anything we can follow on auto-pilot” and other counterfeits for following God.
Time out
In God’s economy, Time Out isn’t a punishment. It’s a blessing and a gift. Regularly, intentionally, you punctuate periods of purposeful labor with real rest.
The narrow path with Jesus
"The narrow path with Jesus for me has been exhilarating, but also lonely and difficult," wrote my new friend.
God who inspires the prophets
“The angel said to me, ‘These words are trustworthy and true. The Lord, the God who inspires the prophets, sent his angel to show his servants the things that must…
God who reveals mysteries – 2
Delight in the mysteries God makes known to you. Remain humble, teachable, knowing that in this life you will always "know in part."
God who reveals mysteries – 1
No human can figure out God's mysteries - yet our Lord can and does reveal mysteries. It is his way.