Holy Squirrels

It's true that sometimes God may direct us here or there to do a particular thing and give us awareness of that. But I also think that more often than not God intends to use our normal and our very unremarkable lives - often when we're not looking or paying attention - to change the world. [Click title to read more.]

Loving Service Should Not Be A Transaction

I think that, as believers, we're often raised up with the concept of results-oriented evangelism and the sense that our love and service is an investment for which we will eventually see a tangible return. [Click title to read more.]

The Nature Of A False Prophet

Whenever we have the opportunity to talk to anyone about what God thinks, what God wants or intends, or what He has revealed to us, it's wise to double-check before we lead anyone - including ourselves! - astray.[Click title to read more.]

Tricks Of The Light

I am convinced that a fundamental aspect of ministry is that we must see people as God sees them: not just as they are, but as they could be. [Click title to read more.]

I Am Starting To Have A Problem With The Church Outsourcing Its Work

I'm bothered that, as a church, we have outsourced the actual ministry of love and the work of any functional church to small group ministry. [Click title to read more.]

Christian Men Are Not A Monolith

It's frustrating to me, sometimes, to see Christian materials that treat "the Christian man" as if he is one particular sort of being, and not a very enlightened one at that. [Click title to read more.]

When Prayer Is An Excuse For Inaction

Pray, yes. Pray first. Pray always. Prayer matters. But be aware that you may very well be the answer to the prayer that you're praying. While you're asking God to send assistance, the Lord of the Universe might very well be looking at you, waiting for you to respond. [Click title to read more.]

Pursue The Unremarkable Life

Have you ever noticed that very few people want to talk about being called to an ordinary, unremarkable life? [Click title to read more.]

Book Review: Dave Runyon and Jay Pathak’s The Art of Neighboring

A review of Dave Runyon and Jay Pathak's The Art of Neighboring. [Click title to read more.]

Sometimes It’s Good To Let A Trend Go By

Churches have personalities, just like people do. They can be reflective or extroverted, friendly or cheerful, shy or quiet. They vary in size and in demographic makeup. Because of that, it stands to reason that it doesn't make sense for every church to jump on every bandwagon - and yet, all too often, that's what happens. [Click title to read more.]