What Does It Mean to “Remember Redemptively”?
“I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, always in every prayer of mine for you all making...
Having the Courage to Ask Yourself “Why?”
Maybe you’ve had the experience of cruising along in life, work, or ministry, thinking you’re doing just fine, when someone knocks on...
God Shatters Your Jar
The first time I preached as a lead pastor, my hopes were through the roof. With all humility (I assured myself) this could be truly epic....
Learning to Love the Church More Than Me
I don’t know about you, but being a bellhop is not exactly on my dream board. Memorable preacher?...
Welcome to 2026: A Better Life Than You Deserve
I once knew a guy who always answered the question, “How are you doing?” with the rejoinder “Better than I deserve.” Four little...
Fear Not: How Christmas Vanquishes Fear
“Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of...
When Feelings Falter, Christmas Holds
Christmas doesn’t always feel like Christmas. For some, it’s joy and laughter. For others,...
When Was The Last Time You Felt “Wonder”?
“And in the same region, there were shepherds out in the field keeping watch over their flock by night. And an angel of the Lord appeared...
A Year of Fruit—and Some Unexpected Opportunities!
Friends, When you’ve been in vocational ministry for forty years, you start to evaluate fruit differently. Some years the fruit ripens...
When You Are Overlooked
Has there ever been a time when you didn’t get the glory you thought you deserved? Maybe your...
