An Invitation to Trust: Snow, Shoulds & Prophets
In the Gospel of Matthew, we see Jesus doing ministry and caring for those around him—sending out the disciples to preach the good news, healing those in the community from various diseases, and announcing a new kind of kingdom to the people. It was…
The Space Between: A Place for Hope and Creativity
Today is Holy Saturday. Known around the world also as the Great Sabbath, Black Saturday, Joyous Saturday, and Hallelujah Saturday, it is a day that stands out because so little is written about it and because of what must have happened on this day for Jesus’…
Spiritual Resources for COVID-19
In this time of sheltering in place, quarantine and self-isolation, consider these resources to help you grow in your relationship with God, self, and others, learn what He might be doing in our midst, and share His Good News with others. Spiritual Direction with…
We can make our plans…
Last week, I attended the memorial service of Chuck Miller, one of the founders of The Leadership Institute, a ministry with which I’ve had the privilege to serve for several years. Anyone who knew Chuck knew him for his ability to turn any moment…
How Deep the Father’s Love for Us
Like her parents, my oldest daughter is more on the introvertive side. Sure, we can host crowds of people, or invite friends over, but we find our energy reprovisioned in a still and quiet house, being able to rest, read, pray and relax. So…
Leading by Adding Value to Others
If there’s a tenet of ministry that I’ve appreciated over my years in the non-profit sector, it’s the idea that all of us, whether we like it or not, are leaders. Because all of us have some area of influence over others. This idea…