In our desire to help "the least of these," we do ourselves a disservice if we only define "the least of these" as those we find most personally endearing or worthy. [Click title to read more.]
Tag: ministry
You Are God’s Object Lesson
Sometimes, our well-intentioned explanations sound like gibberish. That's why living the Gospel is so important. [Click title to read more.]
How We Define Kindness
Christian kindness isn't just "being nice." Anybody can be nice. [Click title to read more.]
On “Thoughts And Prayers”
The truth is that the phrase "thoughts and prayers," or the offhanded promise "I'm praying for you," can be empty. It can be performative. It can be meaningless. And before believers utter it - whether in text, on Twitter, in person, or anywhere else - we'd do well to ask ourselves a few questions and to think about what it is we're really saying. [Click title to read more.]
The Difference Between Passive and Pushy
It's possible to find a happy medium between being an obnoxiously pushy Christian and an ineffective, passive one who never reaches out. [Click title to read more.]
Simple, Unforced Outreach
Most people crave an "entry point" when they arrive at a church they've never attended - and we can be that for them. [Click title to read more.]
Go Out, Not In
Christianity is an itinerant faith, but we're in danger of forgetting that [Click title to read more.]
When There’s No Response
Reach out. Don't forget, and don't let go. [Click title to read more.]
Details Matter Because People Do
A phone call. A text. A reminder to get in touch with that one person about that one thing. A promise to check in about something. An errand. A delivery. A note. They seem small. But when we neglect them, we neglect the people attached to them. [Click title to read more.]
A Few Good Ministries
I'm on a ten-day blogging break. So here's a list of ten little ministries you can engage in as the school year kicks into gear. [Click title to read more.]
Samaritan's Song 