Restoration

Prayer is a gift

How Does Prayer Connect Us to God? Part 2

Reading Time: 4 minutesWhen Christ died as told in the Gospel of Matthew, “And Jesus cried out again with a loud voice,…

5 Reasons I Came Back to the Church

Reading Time: 3 minutesIf you read “5 Reasons I Left the Church”, you know that, yes, I was one…

Pouring into others

Pouring into Others – The Enduring Impact

Reading Time: 4 minutesRevisiting the Ed Thomas story—a timely reminder that investing ourselves in others – pouring into others – is never…

What's Really Happening in the United States
Visionary Leadership

What’s Really Going on in the United States Right Now?

Reading Time: 6 minutesVisionary Leadership in a Global Crisis These are troubling times. As I’m writing, the World Health Organization is reporting…

Sabbath rest simplicity

Why Sabbath is Meant to Be Simple

Reading Time: 8 minutesI’ll never forget my family’s first Sabbath gathering back with our church after thirteen weeks of

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How Do We Foster Mental Wellness Among Christian Leaders? Part 3

Reading Time: 6 minutesThere are various ways that all of us, including our international brethren, can go about…

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How Do We Foster Mental Wellness Among Christian Leaders? Part 2

Reading Time: 4 minutes In talking to people at…

Fostering mental wellness in Christian leaders

How Do We Foster Mental Wellness Among Christian Leaders? Part 1

Reading Time: 4 minutesForming a network of support and accountability As we transition into the next decade, there is no time to waver…

Shepherd Stories

Reading Time: 5 minutesIt was 2:38 a.m. and only eighteen degrees outside. I was soundly sleeping in my warm, comfortable bed when…

The Gospel’s Proper Order

Reading Time: 4 minutes“I’d like to be baptized someday, but I don’t think I’m ready yet. I need more time.” I’ve heard statements along…