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Happy New Year’s Eve everyone! While 2021 has been rough in many ways, interacting with you has given me great joy. From email exchanges and comment threads to thirty minute phone calls and hourlong coaching conversations, you’ve made 2021 a …
Don’t Miss Them! Here are My Top Five Posts from 2021 Keep reading »
Last New Year’s Eve we anticipated relief after ten months of unrelenting bad news. The vaccine was coming. Schools were reopening. Life would get back to normal. Well, not so much. The year 2021 failed to live up to the …
My Favorite Books, Podcasts, and More from an Unexpected 2021 Keep reading »
The tragedy at Oxford High School three weeks ago today shocked, angered, and saddened us. More senseless deaths. More traumatized children. More fear and anxiety. Of all the many topics for reflection and discussion that these events rightfully prompt, pastors …
Why the Tragedy in Oxford, Michigan Should Be a Wake-up Call for Pastors Keep reading »
I’ve spent a lot of time the past few years pondering the biblical theme of exile and the consequent longing in our hearts to go home. So I decided to put those thoughts into a song. The story starts in …
Longing for Home – My Hymn for Advent, Free for Your Church to Use Keep reading »
Earlier this month I ran my fourth marathon. Around mile 18 I hit the wall. Whether or not you’re a long distance runner, every pastor and every leader has experienced what it’s like to hit a wall. This expression describes …
The Spiritual Benefit of Hitting a Wall – Why It’s So Good Keep reading »