The death of someone close to us changes almost all of our plans. It becomes the focus of our attention and the center of our responsibility. It … [Read more...] about Leading in the Face of Death
Let’s Celebrate Failure
Yes, you read correctly. It’s time for congregations to start celebrating failure! We don’t celebrate failure in most businesses and certainly not in … [Read more...] about Let’s Celebrate Failure
Ready for an Experiment?
A part of me loves change and likes to experience the vitality and energy that comes when new people and challenges bring growth and newness to my … [Read more...] about Ready for an Experiment?
Real Love Is… Gritty and Dangerous
“Love without truth is sentimentality. Truth without love is harshness.” -Tim Keller Come on. You didn’t really think you would open up a post this … [Read more...] about Real Love Is… Gritty and Dangerous
Seven Things to Unlearn and to Learn
I don’t recall where I first heard the phrase. Perhaps it was Richard Rohr in Breathing Under Water. He wrote: “All mature spirituality, in one sense … [Read more...] about Seven Things to Unlearn and to Learn
Spiritual Rhythm in the Midst of Bustle and Activity
As I began to prepare for this blog post, I had just come out of a staff meeting where everyone was sharing how they were gearing up for fall. There … [Read more...] about Spiritual Rhythm in the Midst of Bustle and Activity
