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The term “finishing strong” has become overused to the point that it seems cliché. But as a runner, and as a pastor moving into his fourth decade in ministry, the term conjures a powerful image for me—a picture of not bailing when the race gets tough but of crossing the finish line. Continue Reading...

The term “finishing strong” has become overused to the point that it seems cliché. But as a runner, and as a pastor moving into his fourth decade in ministry, the term conjures a powerful image for me—a picture of not bailing when the race gets tough but of crossing the finish line. Continue Reading...

If we had all the blanks filled in, we would explain away God’s part in our story. God doesn’t want to be explained away. He wants to be invited in. He wants us to make room for His additions to our story.

What if I told you today you could stop trying so hard and simply rest? What if I told you today you could start enjoying yourself and your life without performing or striving for another minute? What if I told you that you don’t measure up? And that it’s okay. In fact, it’s necessary. Continue Reading...

What if I told you today you could start enjoying yourself and your life without performing or striving for another minute?

What if I told you today you could stop trying so hard and simply rest? What if I told you today you could start enjoying yourself and your life without performing or striving for another minute? What if I told you that you don’t measure up? And that it’s okay. In fact, it’s necessary. Continue Reading...
 

Spiritual leadership is vitally important. People rise and fall to the level of our leadership. People are drawn into the Kingdom, and drawn into Christian service because of faithful, healthy spiritual leadership. Continue...

Lament is not a common word in our churches today, though it is a language woven throughout Scripture. A lament is a passionate expression of our pain that God meets us in. It’s real talk with God about the ways we are hurting. It’s an honest prayer to God about where we are, not where we are pretending to be. Continue Reading....

Lament is not a common word in our churches today, though it is a language woven throughout Scripture. A lament is a passionate expression of our pain that God meets us in. It’s real talk with God about the ways we are hurting. It’s an honest prayer to God about where we are, not where we are pretending to be. Continue Reading....

Lament is not a common word in our churches today, though it is a language woven throughout Scripture. A lament is a passionate expression of our pain that God meets us in. It’s real talk with God about the ways we are hurting. It’s an honest prayer to God about where we are, not where we are pretending to be. Continue Reading....