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The Narrow Path for the Long Haul

The benefits of having faith stretch far beyond a spiritual checkbox. They seep into how I handle stress, find hope, and relate to others.

Suffering From Spiritual Anemia

We need not starve our souls or allow our relationship with God through Christ to fade like the dying embers of an untended fire. We can seek the face of God.

Outreach 100 Churches on Creating a Flourishing Volunteer Culture

“Serving is not just about filling a need; it’s about inviting people into the bigger vision of following Jesus and serving in a way that allows them to use the gifts and abilities God has created them with to build his kingdom.” —Lori Newell, The Church of Eleven22

10 Keys for Making Your Small Groups Ministry Thrive

How Citylight Church in Omaha has created an environment where small groups have exploded.

What It Means to Tell the Truth About God

Boldly speaking the truth when it's difficult

Navigating the Leadership Tug-of-War During the Pandemic

How to respond to the four types of opinions about returning to in-person worship

How to Be Ready to Help in Times of Disaster

The practices of the people who are ready to serve in times of crisis

Searching for True Happiness

Our deep ache for the beyond-happy life

12 Keys for Planning an Exceptional Online Easter Service

How to put your best foot forward this Easter

Love When It’s Hard to Love

Where the strength comes from to love when we are wronged

7 of My Go-To Leadership Lessons

I find myself going back to these insights over and over.