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Creating Great Church Guest First Impressions

How you treat people who are new to your church can be the difference between your church growing or getting stuck.

Rediscover the Wonder of Christmas

Many years before the birth of Jesus Christ, God becoming a child, there was a prophecy in Isaiah 9:2, 6­­–7 that declared the coming of this child as the hope and wonder of this world.

Why Leaders Lead With Prayer

Imagine attempting to lead without strength, without guidance, and without defense. Personally, I would consider it both terrifying and utterly futile.

Declutter Your Soul to Make Room for Grace

Why the season of Lent is spring-cleaning for the soul.

What Should I Do With My Life?

Discovering your place in God’s plan

Good News for the Poor

We are too quick to add "... in spirit" to Jesus proclamation: "Blessed are the poor."

The Bible Passages I Turn to in Hard Times

I keep these in my arsenal to bolster my faith when it’s hard to trust God

Mindfulness: Moving From Self-Optimization to Awe

The goal of mindfulness is not to make us more productive, but to direct our eyes to our Creator.

8 Characteristics of the Emerging Generation of Seminary Students

The biggest changes I’ve witnessed in my students

COVID-19 Changed My Church

And here’s why that’s a good thing

5 Ways to Seek Justice and Mercy in the Workplace

Businesses should not make profit the sole bottom line that defines success. Here are ways to pursue justice in our business practices.