Whitewater Rapids are Behind Us and Ahead--How Do We Keep Going?
How do we keep going? Let’s check in.
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Articles
Everything Is All Right . . . When We Embrace God's Miracles
The day I was diagnosed with aggressive cancer, I did not place that unwelcome news in the miracle category. Today, however, ten months... read more
7 Ways the Holy Spirit Speaks to Us
Of all the members of the Holy Trinity, the Holy Spirit needs the best public relations firm.
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Everything Is All Right . . . Because We Have Got This
“. . . for all things are possible with God.” Mark 10:27
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13 Inspiring Reasons to Go All In On Online Worship – and How It Can Help You Reach More People Than Ever
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, it forced churches to get online – fast. Now, as the dust settles and doors begin to reopen, churches are... read more
How to Do the Hardest Part
The second best time to plant a tree is today.
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What Does it Actually Mean to Be a Light to the World?
My latest book, What Jesus Expects of Us, focuses on a few aspects of our lives as disciples of Jesus. We are to be people of faith and... read more
Reconstructing Faith from the Ashes
"...to bestow on them a crown of beauty
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Food & Faith: How Preaching is a Lot Like Cooking
I am not one for New Year’s resolutions. I don’t work on a preaching plan or a weekly menu for dinner. I might consider what the next... read more
Grief at Christmas
At this time of the year, whatever festival or occasion you celebrate, most of us can recall a vignette of some kind that is part of our... read more
What if Your Weakness is Your Superpower?
“But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore, I will boast all the more... read more
The Lord's Body Shop
My family and I recently attended the annual Hasley reunion at DeGray Lake, just outside of Arkadelphia, Arkansas. Having learned that the... read more