Deep Conversations Build Meaningful Relationships

Deep Conversations Build Meaningful Relationships

Deep Conversations Create Authentic Connection “Friends, do I have permission to go deep with you?” This is how I start many of my keynote talks, because I’ve learned over time that if you give people a choice to go somewhere meaningful with you, most will. Most...
Why Every Christian Needs a Rule of Life

Why Every Christian Needs a Rule of Life

A Rule of Life Helps Christians Grow Intentionally Last spring, my kids and I planted a garden. We’re novice gardeners, but we like getting our hands dirty and we aspire to eat more vegetables. So, in great hope, we planted lettuce, kale, squash, and a variety of...
Christian Hospitality Matters in Everyday Life

Christian Hospitality Matters in Everyday Life

Christian Hospitality Means Welcoming People Into Real Life There’s a scene at the beginning of The Hobbit where a group of dwarves overruns the home of the protagonist hobbit, Bilbo Baggins. Bilbo had sort of reluctantly—and mistakenly—invited the wizard, Gandalf, to...
Studying Scripture Together

Studying Scripture Together

Studying Scripture Together Through Biblical Culture Biblical Culture Shock and the Importance of Studying Scripture in Community (1232 words) When I attended seminary, I was given a wonderful opportunity to visit Israel. This life-changing experience impacted me on...
Understanding Church Unity in Christ Through Creation

Understanding Church Unity in Christ Through Creation

If you’ve observed a tight-knit flock of birds racing overhead and asked yourself, “How come they don’t hit each other?” or “Which one’s in charge anyway?” you’re not alone in your questions. How do birds coordinate themselves into a united, tightly choreographed...
Understanding Your Child of God Identity

Understanding Your Child of God Identity

See what great love the Father has given us that we should be called God’s children—and we are! 1 John 3:1, csb I Am Actually His Child I want you to respond to some questions today’s verse that I think will help you understand who God is and who you are. Go ahead and...