Before you read the following post, take note that the original publication date was April 1. April. First. April Fools Day. Thank you. And carry on. After decades of dreaming and years of planning, I am...
Paul’s letters to Timothy have to rank among my favorite New Testament writing. Penned from a father in the faith to a young man who is still finding his way in ministry, Paul tenderly, carefully laid out...
My sin. His holiness. My sorrow. His joy. My works. His grace. My shame. His glory. My wounds. His scars. My selfishness. His kindness. My pride. His humility. My self-righteousness. His gift of righteousness. My...
A couple of weeks back I had a great conversation with Rick Langston, one of our Executive Pastors. Rick is my “Yoda,” not because he’s so wise, but because he’s kinda old and wrinkly and...
(This is the last in a five part series. Catch up on the rest of the posts below.) What’s the best way to get criticism? Ask for it. We ask for it every single week here...
(This is the 4th in a five part series. Catch up on the rest of the posts below.) Everyone’s a critic. Even you. Especially you. And yes, there are times when criticism is well-grounded, edifying,...
(This is the 3rd in a five part series. Catch up on the rest of the posts below.) Do you know why I get criticized sometimes? Because I’m wrong. Sometimes I’m wrong in a really big...
(This is the 2nd in a five part series. Catch up on the rest of the posts below.) There was a point in my life where I really enjoyed criticism. It helped me know where I...
Although some would argue that even when I say something, I’m not saying anything, this “nothing to say” stems from a great quote I read a couple of weeks ago from Mother Teresa: “People may not...
