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How Your Faith Can Make You Whole
When Jesus says, “Your faith has made you whole,” what does he mean? Among most Christians today, there are two competing interpretations. On the one hand are those who emphasize the power of one’s faith. The more faith you have, the more likely you are to receive a...
What Does it Mean to Be Fully Committed to God?
This is a question I've been pondering over quite often lately. What does it actually look like to be fully committed to God? A fully devoted disciple of Christ? To be "all in"? I've had to honestly own up to the fact that my answer to this question was different just...
13 Ways Church Leaders Can Serve Those Struggling with Mental Health Issues
The church has come a long way in handling mental health issues, but we still have a lot to learn. Here are some tips for church leaders.
Preaching a Church Vision Sermon Series? 4 Principles and 4 Tips
When the temperatures cool down and the kids head back to school, life resumes a sense of routine and normalcy. (Of course, for my friends in the southern hemisphere, you’re just getting warmed up, but bear with me…) Early Fall tends to be an optimum time for...
You Can Lead by Fear or Lead by Love
When I was a Pastor on staff at Saddleback Church, one of my favorite spots to hang out on the weekends was the green room, backstage. It's not just that some kind volunteers stock it with breakfast burritos on Sunday mornings or hot Thai food in the evenings, it was...
10 Books That Have Reshaped My Faith
These ten books are highly recommended for those who may be exploring their faith more deeply or walking through a season of deconstruction and doubt.
You Are UP to the Task Whether You Feel Like It or Not
Deep in the heart of every leader I've ever met lurks a daunting question that casts a shadow over every major challenge we ever face: Am I up to this? When I went to take the test for my driver's license... When I enrolled in college... When I bought the ring to...
Make Church Safe Again
Church should be the safest place in the world, but right now, it doesn’t feel that way. How can we make church safe again? Here are some big ideas.
The Reflectionary – May 19, 2022
Last night, we had a group of about 20 or so young adults (18 - 25) in our living room for an "Ask Us Anything" session. Most of them are dealing with a lot of disillusionment and hurt from the church settings in which they've grown up. Angie and I keep reminding them...