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Finding a New Rhythm
We don’t need to be convinced to realize that we live in a culture of hurry. But is this what it means to be a disciple of Jesus? Is this what God wants for me?
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July 14, 2020
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Metrics in My Neighbourhood
Our neighbourhood loving started with being present—and then some gardening, and then some coffee, and it rolled on from there. No magic, just intentionality with what we did have.
July 14, 2020
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Turning Children's Ministry Upside Down
The pandemic has changed the way we do ministry. What might it look like for children’s ministry leaders to turn their focus on faith formation within the home this year?
July 14, 2020
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Difficult Spaces and Good Growth
The reality is that even in difficult times, we continue to grow. And this begs the question: will it be good growth?
July 13, 2020
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Does My Church Need a Sexual Harassment Policy?
As a community of believers, we need to recognize how vulnerable any church can be to the potential for sexual abuse or harm to happen.
July 13, 2020
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On Hatred and Mental Illness
Since his behavior was not normal, some people assumed that it must have been mental illness.
July 13, 2020
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One Response to Racism and Ableism
People of color and people with disabilities both are harmed by long-held parallel beliefs or practices that devalue, discriminate, and oppress them because of their identity.
July 11, 2020
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Water to Wine
Two miracles in one sign flash the glory of who Jesus really is.
July 9, 2020
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What About Isaac?
Teaching this story to my students helped me attempt to see the story of Abraham's obedience from his son's point of view. Why did he stay so close to Rebekah? Why did he prefer Esau over Jacob?
July 9, 2020
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A First Step for Making the Missional Shift
How do churches move from a consumer to a missionary mentality? This missional shift is far from easy and will take a long time, but here's one important first step.
July 8, 2020
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Faith Formation and Puppies
As you do life with your kids, have those conversations about life and love and work and puppies. Let God steer your words and let your kids ask the hard questions as well as the easy and funny ones.
July 8, 2020
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Your Lament Sermon Was Great, A Therapy Session Might Be Even Better
Dear Pastor, in this moment of widespread loss and grief, could an hour of you talking honestly with your therapist help your congregation more than an hour of you refining your sermon on lament?
July 7, 2020
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Grace Pools Up in the Lowest Places
It’s the low places where the water flows and we meet God’s grace.
July 7, 2020
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The Complaint and COVID: Just a Value Trying to Find a Voice
Wise leaders understand that complaints are often values statements in disguise.
July 7, 2020
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When Your Summer Mission Trip Is Cancelled
While you can’t replace the opportunity to serve, here are a few ideas to connect your youth with ministry in another city, culture, or country.
July 7, 2020
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A Stranger Barged In
Do we share our love easily with someone different from us? We pride ourselves on maintaining a status quo of acceptable friends, but what about others in various difficult situations?
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.
July 7, 2020
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From a Garden to a City: Looking Forward With Hope
Often, we make the mistake of looking back for hope instead of forward. In pain, we long for a garden when God has promised us a city.
July 6, 2020
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Live Heaven on Earth Today
Let us keep in mind that we are created and called to live like heavenly citizens in this world, as our ancestors of faith did.
July 6, 2020
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Jesus Feeds the Five Thousand
This is a story I made up based on the miracle of Jesus feeding the five thousand (Matthew 14:13-21; Mark 6:30-44; Luke 9:10-17; John 6:1-15) after I heard a song on the radio “What If I Gave All."
July 6, 2020
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On Turning 60
My mom told me when I was a teenager that doctors weren’t at all sure what my future held, probably early-onset arthritis, premature aging, perhaps an early death.
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Loving Extravagantly
Like Simon, perhaps our careful observances of rule and decorum lead to pride that keeps us from acknowledging the fact that all that we have is a gift.
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Labels Matter
What can we learn about each other when we look beyond the surface?
July 6, 2020
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Sitting Down With Author Amy Julia Becker
White Picket Fences: Turning toward Love in a World Divided by Privilege, by author Amy Julia Becker, is a must-read today as we look at the topics of race, disability, and privilege.
July 6, 2020
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Who Is Muhammad in Islam? Prophet, Priest, or King?
In Christianity, if we want to describe Jesus, we use the words prophet, priest, and king to describe who he is, what he did, and what he continues to do. In this article, I will use those three terms to describe the person of Muhammad from Islamic sources.