Cultivating a Life of Prayer
“To be a Christian without prayer is no more possible than to be alive without breathing.” Martin Luther There is part of me that finds these words to be motivating and empowering. But there is also a part of me…
Better to Read the Bible Every Day than Every Year
Have you ever attempted to read the entire Bible in a year? There are lots of great plans out there that can help you do this. Two of my favorites are the Read Scripture plan from The Bible Project and…
Caring for the Vulnerable: One Mask At a Time
I want to talk about something I never thought I would talk about as a pastor. Masks. If even the mention of the word “masks” brings a roll of the eye, a huff, or whatever your preferred choice of exasperation,…
The Apologetics Of A Life Well Lived – My Tribute To Ravi Zacharias
We lost a tall tree on the evangelical landscape. Recently Ravi Zacharias went to be with the Lord, but his legacy of a life well lived will continue to live on for generations. As a young man pursuing my pastoral…
Either/Or Problems Need Both/And Solutions
I can be such an indecisive person. I struggle with choosing the best dish detergent, buying the most reliable tile saw, selecting the perfect song for a workout, even ordering the right tacos. Actually, no taco order is ever wrong.…
I Can’t Breathe: George Floyd, The Gospel, and Our Response
With the events of the past two weeks, I have been asked on numerous occasions to give my reflections and while I do have some thoughts, no one has better articulated the moment we are in than my friend Chris…
Do You Love Enough to Hate?
I have clear and vivid memories of standing over the same baby crib as each of my four children slept. Many times I would enter the room to check on them, admire their peaceful resting state, or wait to see…
Thriving Even When Monday Work Disappears
by Kelli Sallman Record layoffs. Seclusion. Loss. In three weeks, Americans filed more than 16 million unemployment claims (*data as of April 9). Shelter-in-place rules, age, illness, and the broad loss of livelihoods have stripped away roles and outlets for…
Covid Grace
A few nights ago I had to tell my son nine times - go to bed. It might actually have been more than nine times, but at some point it was time to stop counting. Whether it was nine or…
Thank You for Seeing Me
Guest Author: Ben Asnicar There is something profoundly affirming about being seen. Call it being heard (really listened to), recognized (for accomplishment or character), acknowledged (for contributions or being present), respected (as a fellow human/image-bearer), or noticed (as a participant…