Why I’m Hopeful in the Midst of This Crazy Year
Discover why one can remain hopeful in the midst of this crazy year, exploring the upside-down Kingdom in a world turning upside down.
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How to Distinguish Being ‘Biblical’ From Being ‘Political’
Here is a frustrating reality for a pastor during a politically polarizing time: When speaking about a social issue, the pastor can be affirmed for being “biblical” by people who are politically passionate about that viewpoint and then be accused of being “political” by those same people when sharing something that is contrary to their … Continued
4 Things to Pay Attention to as We Reopen Our Churches
Whether partially or completely, churches and religious groups are starting to meet again across the country. More staff members are coming back to the office, and outside our safety precautions, things may be getting back to normal soon. However, before we leave the worse part of the pandemic behind, it’s worth reflecting a little on … Continued
How We Overthink Following the Will of God
God's will is not as mysterious as we make it out to be.
10 Things Church Leaders Are REALLY Thinking Right Now
As much as you wish things were getting easier in church leadership, they dont appear to be heading in that direction. If anything, things are more complicated than they were a month ago. And infinitely more complicated than they were a year ago. My guess is youve had a thousand different church leader thoughts rush through your mind (and heart) in 2020, not all of them, well, great.
Would Jesus Say ‘Black Lives Matter’?
With the death of George Floyd, another black life has been taken in cold blood. And once again, there is lament and protest, but we must ask whether anything fundamental will change on a systemic level. This article is my urgent appeal to fellow white evangelical Christians. When you hear the phrase “Black lives matter,” … Continued
What to Do When Friends Leave Your Church
Recently, I had two painful experiences with friends. One is leaving our church because I am too conservative on an issue, and another threatened to leave because they thought Im too liberal on another subject. Sigh. Both encounters hurt. I lost sleep and a lot of tears over both of these painful experiences when friends leave church. Years ago, […]
Tips for Leading Well Through Tension in Chaotic Circumstances
Leading through tension is essential for navigating the complexities of any given circumstance, especially during chaotic times.
Whats Wrong With the World? Understanding the Bible’s Wild World of Powers
This series of articles (Read Part 1) contends that the Bible is set in the land of wild things. That is, the Bible is more fantasticalbeautiful, dangerous and strangethan we give it credit for. What we incorrectly call the natural and the supernatural, as if they are distinct and isolated realms, are actually part of the bible's wild world of powers, where heaven and earth are constantly interacting and alive with all kinds of creatures, forces and powersboth seen and unseen.
Why Many Churches Seem to Operate in Their Own Power
It seems to me that many churches operate more in their own ability than they do in Gods power. The evidence, particularly of North American churches, is that were not making much difference in reaching nonbelievers and driving back the darkness. Here are some reasons churches operate in their own power: 1. We dont always […]
