Leif and I have the joy of meeting many extraordinary people, but sometimes we meet the super-extraordinary. Sherwood Carthen was one of them. Three years ago, Leif and I first met Bishop Sherwood at the Thrive Conference and then got to spend an extensive time with...
Let me introduce you to my friend, Scott Erickson. Scott is the Artist-in-Residence at Ecclesia Church in Houston (led by Pastor Chris Seay). I recently featured Scott, Chris, and Ecclesia in a blog post about Tattoos and the season of Lent. Check it out, here. Scott...
To whom it may concern and to whom, more importantly, it should concern: Over the last few months I’ve met so many of you. Maybe I haven’t met you, but I’ve met others with enough similarities in their stories that I thought I should write....
As the date, yes, that date grows closer, I am finding the tone of the election continues to turn darker and more unsavory. One of the biggest issues with politicians turning nasty (on both sides) is that it gives permission for everyone else to do the...
Over the years, I’ve found some incredible mentors in my life—people who have spoken words of wisdom and guidance into our marriage, finances, personal life, and ministry. These people have left me wonderstruck by the richness they’ve added into my life. But to...
The October issue of Christianity Today highlights and celebrates women who are making a difference throughout the body of Christ in various channels of influence. Sarah Pulliam Bailey and the editors compiled a list (in no particular order) of 50 who are shaping the...
