How Do I Know If I Can Shepherd?
For some people, the word “shepherd” brings to mind watercolor paintings in church nurseries. The shepherd is cradling a lamb while the sun sets behind
The Mirror of Marriage: Hope for Every Family
Okay, I’m going to say it now, and I want you to think about it. Are you ready? The whole idea of family, in the
Confidence in God, Prayer & Leaving Shelter
They threw open the hurricane doors, two inches of stainless steel that defiantly sheltered them from the gales shredding their landscape. A glance across the
When Pondering the Pain of Post-Pandemic Life, Stand on God’s Promises
As pandemics go, it’s a delicate moment. An occasional ray of progress is piercing our darkness suggesting that soon, not far off, the world may
Where’s God When COVID-19 Kills My Business?
Steve grew up in a single-parent family with a mom working two jobs to ensure her kids had food and clothing. He lived aware of
Persevering Beyond The Pandemic
It’s the first sign of pandemic relief. All of the sudden, hospital discharges are greater than the number being admitted. Two states appear to be
9 Ways the Gospel Speaks to Us During COVID-19
The following article was originally published on For The Church. Jerry Bridges once wrote, “We need…to hear the gospel every day of our Christian lives.” A
I’m Done With Seminary…Now What?
The most difficult aspect of seminary had nothing to do with parsing verbs in the Greek subjunctive mood. It wasn’t trying to keep up with
Pastoring in a Pandemic
As of this writing, the world is churning from the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. Churches and pastors, assuming perhaps they might face a weekend or two
3 Questions to Ask About Forgiveness
Forgiveness is rarely instantaneous. The words “I forgive you” are freely offered with a faith towards God, but we all know they can betray the
