When God Says No
August 28th, 2023
My friend Susan and I both had biopsies to investigate ‘suspicious findings’ on our mammograms and ultrasounds within a week of each other. As a result, we and our concerned circle of friends were awa... Read More
The Ministry of Embodiment in a Chaotic World
December 7th, 2022
In a perfect storm of circumstantial stressors, our own sin and pride in wanting to please everyone, a real spiritual enemy who comes hard after our souls, and trudging through a world that is not kin... Read More
Pastors, It’s OK to Cancel Christmas Sunday
November 30th, 2022
There are many good reasons to hold a church service on Christmas morning when it falls on a Sunday. There are also many good reasons to not hold a church service on Christmas morning when it falls on... Read More
Why Did Jesus Float Into The Sky? Part Two
November 2nd, 2022
In our last post, we saw that the ascension is actually the culmination of Jesus’ life and ministry. Because of the ascension, at this moment Jesus speaks, intercedes, and rules from heaven as our per... Read More
Why Did Jesus Float Into The Sky? Part One
October 27th, 2022
Reading about Jesus' ascension feels like hearing someone recount a strange dream. But the gospel writers, the apostles, and the early church saw the ascension as a central part of the life and minist... Read More
Reflections on Hurting and Healing
October 6th, 2022
Why do bad things happen? It’s a question my daughter has been asking in her first philosophy class. It’s a question I’ve been asking in the wake of my bike accident. In fact, it’s a question I’ve hea... Read More