Pastors

How one leader arrived at a more complete understanding of the Word of Life.

On my desk, I have a cut-glass vase housing bright yellow daffodils and two small but pungent purple hyacinths.

What happens when we live God's way? He brings gifts into our lives, much the same way that fruit appears in an orchard—things like affection for others, exuberance about life, serenity.

One of my favorite spiritual practices is one you don't hear much about: the practice of play.

What weighs you down, bends you over, keeps you small? Is it the weight of other people's expectations? Or the burden of trying to make other people happy?

How I changed my picture of prayer

Children’s ministry is serious business—that’s why we need to play.

5 surprising ways you can survive—and thrive—in your job

In these tough times it's crucial to foster gratitude in our lives.

You can grow into these qualities.