You know that moment when you're the first one awake on a Saturday morning? Your phone isn't buzzing every thirty seconds, and even the neighbors haven't started their leaf blowers…
Angel View
"So, what's shaken' down there?" Gabe asked Raphael, a seasoned guardian of an American church. "Looks like they've gathered to worship," Raphael said as he squinted down at the entrance. "What's that…
What If We Actually Believed?
There's a thought experiment that haunts me: What would happen if we took the Bible seriously? Not just as a collection of inspiring stories or moral guidelines, but as the…
Israel, Gideon and a Bug’s Life
Remember the movie "A Bug's Life"? If you have kids, you've probably watched it countless times—children love repeating their favorite films over and over. In that animated classic, a colony…
The Beggar in Legalville
The grocery cart announced Jed's arrival long before he came into view. The front-left wheel squealed with each rotation, a metallic protest that had become his signature sound in Legalville.…
Red Beans and Rice, Cher!
My son, Jacob, asked me for my Red Beans and Rice Recipe. I didn't give him the recipe like it was given to me. Otherwise it would sound something like…
Praying With a Squirrel Mind: 5 Blockades and 20 Ways
I've experienced five major blockades that keep me from connecting with God and discovered some practical hacks that have helped me overcome my distracted mind.
The Christ Figure in The Brothers Karamazov
So far, for me, it's been the character I can't escape. Perhaps because there are shadows of the great divine in this part of the story.
Aligning Your Ministry and Work to the Overall Vision of the Church
Victor was a retired CEO of a hospital supply company in our town, and when he agreed to be a deacon, I was absolutely thrilled. He’d bring so much insight,…
God Approaching
You’ll know Him when you see Him. He carries the likeness of no mortal man. He will turn you upside down and shake you until your pockets no longer jingle. He…