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Running in Mud: Life Lessons From the Farm
It's a muddy time and we should just name it and let go of that image of running fast or any false gods of productivity that we carry.
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July 7, 2020
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The God Who Heals
All around us and within us are the bitter waters of human sin and misery. Many people today still complain to human leadership. But we must remember the One who hears and heals.
May 26, 2020
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Conspiracies and Calvinism
It’s tidier to believe God plans everything that happens even if we cannot ever (or at least for now) know why. But maybe we are not supposed to have a tidy theology on such wild and wooly matters.
March 30, 2020
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A Tool For Pastors: Ministry Between Sundays
Especially during the Coronavirus pandemic, the Today devotional is a great way for pastor’s and church leaders to minister to and connect with congregations between Sundays.
February 19, 2020
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Without Guile
My aim is not to sound filled with guile. My aim is to speak to the “real world,” to avoid sounding frothy and shallow. Can that be done without a fair bit of guile?
June 26, 2018
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Coaching Corner: Reflective Coffee Conversations
Jill’s conversations centered on family faith formation, a specific focus that Faith Formation Ministries (FFM) has chosen for the coming school year. “These pastors noted how busy families are,” she said.
June 14, 2018
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And Then He Said, 'When Will You See a Spiritual Director?'
Like all Christians, ministry leaders face daily challenges and difficulties. Spiritual direction can help us meet those challenges in the spirit of Psalm 139.
April 17, 2018
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Shrinking the Denomination
Faith formation cohorts promote faith nurture and help “shrink” the denomination in important ways. Find out more below!
March 12, 2018
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Encountering Jesus at His Table More Frequently (Part 2)
I don't see coming to the table more often as a threat to our historic and enduring emphasis on the centrality of Scripture. If anything, I’d suspect this may actually help the congregation more deeply comprehend and embrace the Word.
March 7, 2018
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Encountering Jesus at His Table More Frequently (Part 1)
What’s stopping us from inviting Jesus to open our eyes and speak to our hearts by gathering around the Lord’s Supper table more frequently?
July 26, 2017
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The Grateful Heart
Gratitude somehow builds up in us during the ordinary and good times of life so as to make us less likely to be defeated when the bottom falls out on us in this or that area of life.
March 22, 2017
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So, What Do YOU Do?
“Pastor” is a word that I like. I have good associations with it and sometimes it’s helpful to use because it opens the door. But sometimes I have to let it go and find more creative ways to communicate what I do.
December 29, 2016
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What Do You Treasure?
The memories that sustain us and the treasures that last are always framed by relationships. In this season, I will never forget the privilege of coming to the bedside of that young mother who died on Christmas morning.
October 6, 2016
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Entering Solitude
Who has the time to practice solitude? Well, we all do. If you’re willing to schedule a lunch with someone or schedule a meeting, you can schedule a meeting with God and just be present with him.
October 3, 2014
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Redeeming Halloween
Halloween’s not my favorite holiday. But instead of shunning it, I choose to engage it.
June 6, 2014
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Faith Alive Christian Resources for Renewal and Growth
I want to remind you of a trusted faith formation resource provider: Faith Alive Christian Resources. The Faith Alive 2014-2015 catalog is full of Sunday school curriculum, Bible studies, and other resources to help people of all ages to grow in faith.
May 27, 2014
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Do We Have to Vacate?
As summer approaches, I've been reflecting on a subtle language shift around summer plans. Can we recover a glimpse of creational goodness by altering our language from summer vacations toward summer "holy-days"?