So You Wanna Be a Writer: What’s The Future of Publishing?
Today, like many other days, I was asked a familiar question: "I really feel like the Lord is telling me to write, but I don't know where to begin in the process. What do you advise?" My answer isn't particularly simple or precise. Book publishing is where music was...
The Ways People Come to Know Jesus: How did you Come to Know Christ?
John 1:35-50 provides a rich account of the first disciples choosing to follow Jesus. The passage begins when John the Baptist is standing with two of his disciples when he sees his cousin, Jesus. At this moment, John the Baptist can no longer contain the Good News....
Pastors: Feed the Sheep!
My friend and pastor's mentor Ron Pinkson (who authored Loving God in Front of People, Loving People in Front of God) offers rich wisdom to those he mentors. He recently shared one of his mentoring tips with me, and it's just too good not to share. Enjoy Ron's note....
The Hidden Mural: A Reminder of God’s Resources
Do-It-Yourself (DIY) is a trend that doesn't seem to fading in the United States or overseas thanks to the economy, but one couple from across the pond is upping the ante. While working on a DIY remodel of their living room, Rhodri and Angie Powell of Milverton,...
The Great Do-Over: If You Could Do It All Again, What Would You Do Differently?
I recently read a fascinating article in Christianity Today in which Billy Graham was asked, "If you could, would you go back and do anything differently?" It's the classic do-over question. His response is flavored with rich wisdom, "Yes, of course. I'd spend more...
Say Goodbye to That Annoying Word, Phrase, or Expression
Well, um, we all know at least one. Some of us know a hundred or more. Those words, expressions, and phrases that are annoying, exhausting, and if you look really closely say nothing at all. I recently posted on this topic and was intrigued by the response, so I...
When Life’s Pace Changes Suddenly: The Grinding Gears
We've just crossed the finish line on end of the year holidays and though the tree still needs to be put away and the wrapping paper recycled, I find myself struggling a bit with the transition of it all. We worked hard and fast right into the holiday season where we...
Influenced by Food Inc.
I recently stumbled on a tiny statistic that startled me. Have you ever seen the movie, Food, Inc.? The film released in 2009, and opened my eyes to the underbelly of the food industry in a profound way. The movie highlighted who is really controlling our food supply,...
Top Resources for Developing Small Group Leaders
Do you ever wonder what a good resource would be to train your small group leaders? Or the best methods and tricks on how to lead a small group? I asked my dear friend, Heather Zempel to recommend some of her favorite resources on the topic: If you are leading the...
I Want the Orange iPod! And Other Mistruths We Tell Ourselves
A few years ago, a friend told me a story that sounds like the stuff urban legends are made of. He said that in the initial test groups for iPods before they were released, participants of the study were asked what color iPod they’d prefer. The vast majority voted for...
