October is Pastor Appreciation Month. It’s a great time to say “thank you” to anyone and everyone on your church staff, including volunteers. Here are 30 ways you can show your pastor encouragement, but don’t be too shy to express the love to...
Walter Brueggemann has a gift to bring hidden thoughts of the soul to light before God. Over the course of this fall, I wanted to share Walter Brueggemann with you every Wednesday from his book, Awed to Heaven, Rooted in Earth. I believe his prayers, his words, are...
People are often the couriers of God’s wonder in our lives. [Tweet this] Take time to look around. Make a list of the people who have made a difference in your life. Express your gratitude to three of them. Pick up the phone. Send an email. Hand-write a personal note....
Creation beckons us to open our eyes to the wonders of God. Look for a place outside where all you can see is God’s creation. If you’re in an urban area, consider visiting a park and lying down under a tree where all you can see are its branches and slivers of sky...
A dear friend of mine recently had the opportunity to be on a national television news show to promote his new book. The catch: the time slot assigned was Thanksgiving Day. “What should I do?” he asked. The opportunity offered prime time exposure and promised...
