Church

Taking Children’s Ministry Seriously (But Not Too Seriously)

What enables the words of the preacher reverberate past one’s defenses and inspire faith?

After a few years of devastating blows or tiny, constant cuts, what remains at the bottom of your well?

Ministry can feel impossible, lonely, scary, frustrating, and beautiful, all at the same time.

All the Dysfunction, Few of the Perks

The Christian life is frustrating. It is a paradox.

A Life of Never Failing Up. (From the magazine.)

A few of our best Holy Week articles over the years.

The Backbone of the Body of Christ

God’s plans and purposes with this world depend solely on his sheer faithfulness.

Taking a break from pretending everything is great.

Tis the season for grief, weakness, and the God who loves the worst of us.