January 30, 2018
Withholding Nothing
Recently at church, we sang a song called “Withholding Nothing.” It’s a simple song as…
November 23, 2017
Giving Thanks When Growth is Hard Work
If it's November and you're American, you are likely in the midst of celebrating the…
November 12, 2017
Ministry with God vs. Ministry for God
My family moved into a new home this summer, on a woodsy lot in the…
October 20, 2017
Tearing Down the Walls Between Us
I’m building a fence at our new house in Prague. Or rather, my neighbor and…
September 6, 2017
Is the Local Church Worth the Effort?
My first role serving on a church staff began 28 years ago when I was…
August 9, 2017
Why “Fixing” Can Seem Better than Listening
We made dinner plans a day before with bright and cheery expectations. But by the…
June 9, 2017
“I’ll Pray for You”
Flashback almost six years ago—just a few short months after our young adult son Tommy…
