The only 5 things you need... and other platitudes that don’t really work
Whenever I browse social media, I consistently see posts about “the only 5 magical things that can do everything better…” #clickbait
Are You Being Held In Tension?
“What if where you feel the tension you discover God’s intention for you?”
Lessons I’ve Learned From My Dog
Seven years ago, my life changed. We added a dog to our family. The idea of getting a dog was not mine.
I Wish I Would’ve Known
I was a little naughty.
My college roommate, Troy, was visiting me in Pennsylvania from his home in North Carolina. I had just started getting to know a cute girl (who I later married.)
The Launch 61
Imagine this: the students who bravely stepped into high school amidst the whirlwind of the pandemic are now on the verge of graduating. Wow!
Drifting Into Ruts
I was speaking with a church that has been without a staff worship leader for nearly a year.
Resourcefulness
Leadership is creational, meaning you create who you are and replicate what’s inside you.
Songs Of Deliverance Actually Work!
Yesterday, I was battling low-grade anxiety for most of the day.
What(so)ever
Right now, you are feeling what you thought earlier. You believe what you think. This year, you’ll create the reality you’ve imagined.
Missionary IQ Test
If you brave using a public restroom at a park, the odds are already stacked against you, right?
I’m A Grown Man!
When I was a kid, I hated tomatoes.
Seeds Of Nearness
One of my life scriptures is Psalm 73. The last verse is a favorite.
Stale, Rotten, Rancid, and Spoiled
We have lovely conversations around our dining room table. And not a small handful of odd ones. This Monday’s breakfast was no exception.
Vent
I recently learned a new word in Spanish. It’s “desahógate.”
Who Are You Chasing?
Who Are You Chasing? New pedals? Bethel’s vibe? Happiness? A bigger worship team?
The Upper Room
We’re hosting a work team of young missionaries of the Mennonite flavor.
How Is Your DWELL?
As you make your way down our lane, several wooden signs are hanging from the tall cypress trees, each with a phrase from Psalm 23.
Choices I Will Make To Fulfill God’s Purposes
My college friend Shad recently posted a video on Facebook to rally the troops.
Mission Challenge
Yesterday, when I needed it most, I found a scriptural encouragement on old Mission Challenge letterhead while cleaning out a storage room on the farm where we live.
A Glimpse
We live on a volcano. Don’t worry. It’s sleeping.