Resilience Booster: Jesus is For You
Another doctor’s appointment. Another setback at work. Another conflict in your church. The struggles Christians face can feel overwhelming. And in those difficult days and
Resilience Booster: Jesus Went Ahead of Us
Pitch a rock in any direction right now and it will drop on someone who feels overwhelmed. I hardly need to rehearse details of the
Resources on Grieving
Some of you know we lost our youngest daughter last Fall. On most days, quite uninvited, grief stops in for a visit. I finally understand
Random Reflections on Parenting a Toddler from a 62-Year-Old Practitioner
I turned 62 this summer. Kimm and I also celebrated our 40th anniversary. Our oldest child is 35 years old, followed by another daughter and
Where is God When My Soul Feels Empty?
Empty. Is that you today? Maybe it was last week or last month. You’ll know because it feels like your emotions are flat, and your
Where Mercy and Justice Meet
We’ve all seen it. Two believers squaring off to contend for their position or politics. The forum might be Twitter, a small group, a coffee
Personal Update from Dave
Personal update: Many of you know that we recently lost our youngest daughter. While we are experiencing persevering grace in many remarkable ways, grief has
Our Church Wants a Plurality of Elders, But We Don’t Know Where to Start
“A thrilling frenzy of restless exhilaration!” That’s how John described his life as a church planter. Living Faith Community, the church he planted two years ago,
Talented Pastors and the Plurality Principle
Apple employees coined the term “reality distortion field” to describe Steve Jobs’s ability to twist any fact to fit his own purpose. “At the root
25 Books for Church Planters
Church planting is a high and arduous calling. Whether you’re just starting out, or have been at it for some time now, you know just
