It’s no secret that Pastor Appreciation Month is in October. That’s the month when churches show appreciation for their leaders through cards, gift certificates, words of encouragement, gifts, and other kindnesses. But over the last few weeks my heart has...
All too often the Why questions plague our beaten and battered hearts. Why do bad things happen to good people? Why does life have to be so stressful? Why does God allow illness, murder, abuse? Why is the sky blue? The list continues. In The Organic God, I introduce...
I’ve recently been studying a little church history. After reading about the Great Schism that separated the East and the West and moving on to the Great Schism of the Western Church, the messiness of church history has once again been awoken in my heart. During...
My friend, Jimmy Lee, of Create Possible, recently shared some great ideas on how to care for people who are part of your network or investing in your church, non-profit, outreach, or support. Consider the following tips: 1. Start by asking a question. How are these...
