Relationships Beyond Mere Words I’ve seen it on social media and heard it via concerned phone calls — a growing urgency among those seeking a church that makes a tangible difference in this increasingly polarized culture. This urgency is not only shared by many of our members, b... Leer más
Nasty Man Jose was a nasty man. Anybody in town would tell you that. No one wanted to be near him. Not even his wife. Leer más
Servants of the Sanctuary, Part 1 Nobody should ever die alone. Yet it happens all the time. Leer más
It's All About the Destination So many people have shared with me the phrase, “It’s not about the destination, it’s about the journey.” My guess is those people have not moved halfway across the country with three kids and three pets in one minivan in two days. After having com... Leer más
The School of Christ Spiritual checklists have gotten a bad reputation — and for good reason. Our standing with God is established, not by our performance, but by Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross and His ministry in our hearts through the Holy Spirit. But let me share wh... Leer más
When Men's Ministries Don't Work Why do women’s ministries flourish while men’s ministries often flounder? As I write this, I’m preparing to present at a men’s fellowship event across the country. I’ve been pondering what might inspire and energize these men to make it worth thei... Leer más
Love Matters, Part 1 We have quoted a most startling passage of Scripture so often it sometimes ceases to amaze us. Leer más
Loneliness Defeated I’m lonely, I thought, not at all sure what the word meant or what to do with the feeling that was gnawing at my innards. Leer más