Books

Avoid the ‘Fixing Trap’

Jesus didn’t come to fix us from afar. He came to walk with us.

How the Church Can Take the Lead in Suicide Prevention

"The church is for the broken. A church without the broken is a broken church."

How to Overcome Betrayal Trauma in Ministry

With their friends’ departures, pastors have had to recalibrate the very real cost of spiritual intimacy in doing life together.

When Waiting Is Hard?

Waiting for information creates a painful gap. It’s hard because understanding what is happening gives us a sense of control. waiting is hard

Knowing: Walking the Theological Life

Nearly every scientific discovery made in the past few centuries sought to know by stripping away the shroud of mystery so that we might make use of newfound knowledge, walking the theological life.

Healing Worship Framework: Worship as a Sanctuary

To speak clearly in an age of anxiety, the church must resist both manipulating people’s anxiety and the temptation to ignore it. Instead, we must offer what I’m calling a healing worship framework.

What the Children Need to Know About Marriage in Your Church

It is good for young children to know what marriage is and why the Christian understanding of marriage has the particular shape it does, because children need to know about marriage in faith-based guidance.

From Negative to Positive

Choose your language wisely. Don’t oversell the sacrifice. Overshare the opportunity that they have in the kingdom of God.

Hidden Idols in Parenting

When we are angry with our kids or feel disappointed by them, it can be hard to see the positive. Hidden Idols in Parenting can cloud how we see them. We need to pray for God to give us eyes to see past our frustration and annoyance.

Work Today for Success Tomorrow

When you find yourself in a struggling church, it’s natural to feel the urge to make quick changes, point fingers, and avoid personal responsibility. However, instead of casting blame, let's focus on what we can control, with God's power working through us. Embracing the mindset work today for success tomorrow helps lay a patient, long-term foundation.

The Power of Testimony

Caroline’s idea was so brilliantly simple, yet, at the same time, so complex. The power of testimony would require a lot of time, money, and community support to make it happen.