2020

We need a better way and a clearer plan for churches in IL, CA, and a few other states-- a follow up from my article for the Religion News Service.

How can we create momentum for evangelism that will cause believers to engage?

As we creep slowly forward, we dare not miss this opportunity to turn "retreat into advance."

"The joy of our hearts has ceased; dancing has been turned to mourning." Lamentations 5:15

In some ways, a name is the most intimate way of expressing someone’s identity.

We can decry injustice with clenched fists held high, yet fail to act as the salt-infusing, light-filling presence of Christ’s body in this world.

Darrin’s death is not the last word on his life. His love for pastors—and his concern for their mental health and thriving—can be part of our response today.

In our ability to retreat into ignorance, we betray the disparity in our experiences & the systemic injustice in our culture.

Ahmaud Arbery and tragedy in Brunswick, Georgia.

As we slowly emerge out from sheltering in place to a “new” normal, what will the new normal look like for churches in America?

As human beings, we have a difficult time understanding the meaning and purpose behind pain and suffering that we can’t (or couldn’t) control.

In these seasons of crisis, in our all-important busyness, there is often a subtle temptation to overlook the precious little lives that dwell in our very homes.

When considering the prospect of challenging another person’s beliefs or understandings, especially when he or she is in pain, it is rarely wise to rush in on an impulse.

The impact of a single week of VBS is almost without parallel among regular church programming.

Encouraging students to accept that they do not need to know how the future will unfold will give them the freedom to live in the present and learn to make decisions from a place of freedom, not control.

In this moment, we need to reach people where they are, connect with them online or virtually, and be intentional to bring Jesus to people in creative ways.

When life stressors overwhelm a person’s ability to manage his or her life, he or she will likely break down and may grow sad and anxious.

Prayer and proclamation.

In the wake of our pandemic, many godly shepherds are now faced with the daunting challenge of shepherding from a distance.

Mental health professionals and spiritual directors would benefit in their work from cooperation with each other.