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How Am I? Bad!

Church isn’t a place for forced smiles and pat assurances.

All the Light It Hurts to See

Scripture tells us God’s glory is blinding. Chronic migraines helped me see for myself.

In Defense of Colloquial Theology 

Don’t insult my grandma’s hermeneutics. Her theology may not have come from seminary, but it came from suffering and trust.

‘Severance’ Makes a Case for Suffering

The hit Apple TV series shows the limits of escapism.

Pastoring People Who Cause You Pain

Pastor and author Jared C. Wilson shares what America’s first ordained African American taught him about facing hardship in ministry.

Stumbling on the Path of the Apostles

Is there room for amazing grace in our call to uncompromising faithfulness?

Pastoring with a Big, Fake Smile

I often hide my struggles from my church because I fear people will use them against me.

How Can Shepherds Survive Biting Sheep?

Love of people, purpose, and mission won’t sustain you through ministry’s low points.

When Pastors Are Sexual Abuse Survivors

Childhood trauma can sabotage ministry in sinister ways.

I Discipled a Murderer

When people don’t change, are our efforts in vain?

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