Nancy Ortberg once noted that “conflict is the only way to intimacy.” While I’m not convinced it’s the “only” way to intimacy, I do believe that when handled well conflict can create increase respect, spark creativity, and give birth to a better project, idea, or...
On Monday, I began a 3-part series with Scot McKnight author of both the book and blog Jesus Creed, about something Scot calls the “biggest challenge facing evangelicals.” I think it’s fair to say evangelicals are facing many challenges, but the...
Some grandfathers shuffle around in cute button up sweaters. My grandpa preferred a white polyester suit and cowboy hat. They called him “Cactus Jack” at the local Utah casino. But he didn’t start out there. My grandfather was a native Floridian. If you’ve spent much...
I’ve been thinking a lot about spiritual transformation–what really changes us? What makes us more into the image of Christ? The newborn Christian is a migrant; he has come into the kingdom of God from his old home in the kingdom of man and he must get set...
Tozer’s words remind me that as we seek to know God, the desire begins both on an individual and corporate level. It’s a hunger. A longing. A desire that stirs above other. Is it possible that the Christian church is now satisfied to accept God as simply...
I’ve asked the question, “Which comes easier for you-silence or stillness?” I think it’s important to distinguish the subtle but significant difference. Few realize secret of bathing our souls in silence. It was a secret our Lord Jesus Christ...
