In the wake of last week’s killings, do we rationalize or weep?

The world isn’t looking for someone to win the latest debate in the culture wars. They’re looking for an alternative to the whole mess.

How to follow Jesus while dodging bullets.

The problems most people have with small churches aren’t about size, they’re about sickness. And sickness can happen in churches of any size.

Jesus wasn't always Mr. Nice Guy. Church leaders shouldn't be either.

Sometimes our indignation's greatest accomplishment is revealing who we are.

Yes, your projector malfunctioned. Breathe. It's going to be okay.

Are we brave enough to see our real selves in these fictional examples?

SALE! This week only! Come and see!

Certain themes keep coming up, millennia after millennia.

A plea from the 90 percent about "that" sermon you preached.

Take a deep breath and read the entire post before you comment. It’s not what you think.

Outrage blogs may be popular, but they're seldom helpful, true or redemptive. And they're never as unique as they claim.

Why we must resist the 'Santaclausification' of the great leader.

Small churches can be a magnet for chronic complainers. Here's how to reduce their negative impact - and increase the positive.

Social media is a powerful tool for good, for evil, and for mischief. These eight ideas can help keep conversations civil and reputations intact.

Why more believers need the courage to get angry at sin.

As the world mourns for Paris this weekend, church-goers will look to their pastors to set a tone. This is what I plan to do in church tomorrow.

In small churches, each member has greater impact. This tends to attract control freaks. But we can deal with them lovingly and effectively.