A Relentless Drive: Spirit of Justice
The spirit of justice animates action and fuels a relentless pursuit of equity, reminding us that justice can roll on like a river when courage and faith intersect.
Books
Churches of Welcome Movement Launches
The Churches of Welcome movement, spearheaded by World Relief, partners with local churches to welcome and serve refugees and other immigrants for decades.
The Basics: The Purpose of the Sermon
I have heard many sermons—three or four a week now, plus my own—where I want to say, at the end, “That’s true!” Or, “I get it!”
The Image of God and Christlikeness
The Image of God is not only something in us or something true about us; it is something that exists between us and God.
Creating a New Relationship with Adult Children
Even if you had the best training in the world, there are still situations that no one can foresee, and some that almost no one can cope with well. A new relationship with adult children starts with understanding that every family is different, and every child is unique.
Making Connections
Hearing their different yet similar stories of having to overcome isolation, adjust to new foods, navigate school and find jobs made Chang and Saddiq real people instead of merely immigration statistics.
What We Don’t Trust: Trust and Control in Everyday Life
This piece explores how trust and control shape our peace, and how surrender can quiet anxious forecasting.
Called to Embracing Quiet
The greatest consequence of our distracted minds and busy eyes is spiritual, a call to embracing quiet that anchors our souls.
Waiting on God’s Justice
Constantly thinking about what God doesn’t seem to be doing — and about my desire for my version of justice to come about — can become a focus, which, over time, can become an obsession and, if left unattended, can become a stronghold for the enemy of my soul. Waiting on God's justice can shape how I weather unfair situations and cling to faith when it feels delayed.
Warning Signs of Church Decline: Three Indicators Your Church Might Be in Trouble
Warning signs of church decline reveal that every church that has declined has had a mission, but they failed to follow it.
