My Wish List for Conferences
It’s happened a few times. I’ve sat in a conference meant for pastors or church planters and sensed that something’s off. The information is true and practical, but it just
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Overestimating Sacrifice
I left a stable ministry position to plant a church at the age of 45. I patted myself on the back for being willing to take a risk.
The reality: I was only
Saying True Things in Gentle Ways
We believe so many things that, frankly, are hard to believe. They not only contradict our culture, but they contradict every culture at some point.
The truth is sometimes hard to believe. How
When Spiritual Disciplines Become Routine
I’ll admit it. I can sometimes lose focus on what discipleship is all about. I can be so focused on the tasks themselves — prayer, Bible reading, fasting, church attendance, etc. — that I
Discipleship Is for Messy People Too
I had lunch with a friend recently. He knows that I’m doing some writing on discipleship. He asked me about my project, as well as the books that I’m reading, and