Just prior to closing the door, I noticed it. “JESUS” was upside down. A few days ago, an unexpected wave of emotion swept over me as I was … [Read more...] about Keeping Jesus Right-Side Up
The Ministry of Words
I stood in a hospital room crowded with family members of one who, without a single word, had summoned us all together. She was ready, after almost 94 … [Read more...] about The Ministry of Words
Why I Love the Church
My mother-in-law died twenty-five years ago. One of my wife’s brothers, also a pastor, preached the eulogy. His title for his message was, “How the … [Read more...] about Why I Love the Church
The Power of Shared Story
So the other day I got a notification on Facebook that said “Larry has tagged a photo of you.” Larry was my date to my senior prom. He was a good … [Read more...] about The Power of Shared Story
Church Fitness Tracker
Last Christmas my wife and I gave each other personal fitness trackers. These are tools that you wear on your wrist and the tracker will keep count of … [Read more...] about Church Fitness Tracker
When Church Gets it Right
As soon as I walked into the church building, I felt it. The day was significant. In fact, it’s what brought me here. The preparation was obvious. … [Read more...] about When Church Gets it Right
Facing Into the Tsunami
It didn’t take me long after moving to California to learn that when you spend the day on the beach, you never turn your back to the surf. Even on … [Read more...] about Facing Into the Tsunami
Agreeable disagreement
It was early in my pastoral ministry. I still thought my primary job was to please people and make them happy, ensure their comfort, and leave them … [Read more...] about Agreeable disagreement
Belonging and Believing – Healthy Churches and Healthy Dialogue
A Continuing Fragmented Reality During my days in seminary, I passionately uttered the following phrase in the middle of an evening class on … [Read more...] about Belonging and Believing – Healthy Churches and Healthy Dialogue
