I recently came across an email from Carey Nieuwhof listing seven signs that a church is struggling. Reading through them made me breathe a little easier because this is not the church I serve. I am beyond blessed by some powerful leaders, selfless servants, bold brothers and compassionate sisters in Christ. But these signs are real…
Discover how Jesus breaks barriers and offers living water in John 4:1–26. Learn how grace meets us where we are—alone, unseen, or carrying shame—and invites us to a new life.
Marriage is a great teacher. Sometimes the hardest. Sometimes the wisest. If you’ve been married for any length of time, you know relationships only work when you fully lean into one another with mercy. You can’t keep score. You can’t file mental receipts every time your spouse messes up. Because if you do, it becomes…
I’ve been spending a lot of time with my old 1980s truck lately. It’s the kind of vehicle that looks solid at a glance. Rust isn’t creeping in. The paint mostly holds. And it always starts when you turn the key. Ok well most of the time it starts. From the outside, it seems fine….
There’s a short line in the Bible where a guy named John says something brutally honest about life: “He must increase, but I must decrease.” In normal language? More of Jesus. Less of me. At first that sounds strange. Maybe even unhealthy.We live in a world that constantly tells us the opposite. Build your brand.Promote yourself.Protect your…
A little over a year ago, I hired a young woman to join our church family and help lead our kids and students in the way of Jesus. At the time, it was about calling, gifts, and mission. We were excited about what God might do through her leadership with our families. What I didn’t…
There’s something unsettling about Ash Wednesday. We walk forward. We kneel or maybe we stand. A thumb presses into our foreheads. Dust mixed with oil is smeared on us. And we hear words we spend the rest of the year trying to avoid: You are dust, and to dust you shall return. No filters. No…
That’s Not a Trend. That’s a Warning. According to a recent study from Barna Group 24% of pastors are seriously considering quitting ministry altogether. One out of four. Admittedly that number is significantly down from where it was during the Covid era but 24% is still shockingly high! If one out of four airline pilots were reconsidering…
A man named Nicodemus came to visit Jesus in the dark of night. Not necessarily because he was being sneaky. Well, maybe a little. There could have even been a little bit of fear that caused him to come at night. A respected teacher, a Pharisee, a man who knew the Scriptures inside and out,…
Discover the bold story of St. Valentine and what his courage can teach us about love. Skip the clichés and celebrate giving of yourself this Valentine’s Day—including a nod to the one who puts up with you every day.
