As Ecclesiastes reminds us, there is a time to speak and a time to be silent, and too many of us aren't silent nearly often enough - or, when we are, we experience that silence as one of deprivation, restraint, and biting-back. Loving silence is different. [Click title to read more.]
Five Reasons I’m Happy To Be A Christian
Some days I'm just happy, so I wanted to share why. [Click title to read more.]
Christian Problems: “I Don’t Want To Be A Part Of This Church Activity!”
How do you gracefully say no to a church activity - and when should you say it? [Click title to read more.]
The Season of Discipline
Winter is the time our growth is earned. [Click title to read more.]
Review: The Pray As You Go App
A review of the Pray As You Go app. [Click title to read more.]
Caring for Creation
Caring for God's creation can be a tremendous act of love and service. [Click title to read more.]
What It Means To Hold Ourselves Accountable
As a church, we must be willing to consistently and honestly examine ourselves when we encounter a problem or an issue. [Click title to read more.]
The Great Wide Open
When you stand before the great wide open, anything and everything seems possible. It's less scary than I imagined it would be. [Click title to read more.]
Don’t Check Your Personality At The Door
We all have different personalities. That's a strength of the church, not a flaw. [Click title to read more.]
When The Chosen Fall Short
God's children are going to fail. They are going to fail me and they are going to fail you. But the Biblical tale of an ailing boy's father is a reminder that we can't let that come between us and Christ. [Click title to read more.]