A Fellowship of Differents
Longing to Become a Diverse Church As of last week, we are fully in “back to school season.” Our oldest son headed off to first grade,…
The Rhythms of Discipleship
The really good news for humanity is that Jesus is now taking students in the master class of life. – Dallas Willard, Renovation of the Heart…
Writing a Rule of Life
Only take heed, and keep your soul diligently, lest you forget the things which your eyes have seen, and lest they depart from your heart all…
Rooted: Pastoral Reflections on Place
Lord, you have made my lot secure. —King David, Psalm 16 1. In both my personal life and pastoral ministry, I am sustained by this underlying…
Manage Your Soul, Not Your Time
“Our soul is like a stream of water, which gives strength, direction and harmony to every other area of life.” Dallas Willard, Renovation of the Heart…
Summer in Group Life
Each year around this time, community group leaders begin to ask, “What should we do this summer?” Many groups choose to take a break from regular gatherings;…
20 Best Books of 2015
The spirit of our times can appear to be one of joyless urgency. – Marilynne Robinson, The Givenness of Things *** Lots of “Best Of” lists…
The Paradox of Pain
I was first diagnosed with chronic pain when I was a teenager. For more than a decade, I’ve woken up in pain and remained in pain.…
Why Do We Work?
When the righteous prosper, the city rejoices. Proverbs 11:10 *** We spend roughly a third of our lives working—commuting to our offices and schools, making decisions,…
Humility and Community
In the previous three short essays, I’ve described the challenge of community in a busy, superficial culture, the Story of community throughout the Scriptures, and the…
