Peace in the Storm
The storms that have ravaged the United States over the past several weeks have brought destruction to homes, schools, and land. The barrage of wind, rain, and hail reminds me of times in my life when the storms continue to
Rhythm of Rest
When we were in Guyana last year, most of the churches we visited had a djembe. A djembe is a goblet-shaped hand drum that originated in West Africa. Judah was playing around with one of them and we asked if
Rest in Intimacy
I served in a church where a father came to me at the beginning of my tenure and said, “My children will not be at the Sunday night youth meeting. Sunday is our family day to come to morning worship
Very Good
“The work is never done,” is a deadly statement for our generation. There always seems to be something we need to accomplish or a task that is looming around the corner taking needed emotional energy from our present moment. Deadlines
Work and Rest
My family is on vacation this week in Michigan. Nancy’s dad owned a house in the little village of Lexington for many years and upon his death, this home became the possession of Nancy and her siblings. Lexington sits on
Fellowship Priorities
When Nancy and I first married, the parsonage where we lived had the church office in the back of the house. My desk, computer, books, and files were all in the room. The room had its own entrance, which served
Fellowship: Accountability and Criticism
Coach Herb was my Grade School/Junior High coach. He taught me many life lessons during my formative years. One of the lessons was the importance of accountability and mentorship. Herb was a playful, fun coach, who had high expectations for
Fellowship More Than Food
I grew up in the church and through my travels, I have attended numerous local churches for Sunday morning worship experiences. I commonly hear the following statements: “After worship today, we will have a fellowship time (i.e. coffee, doughnuts, and
Hugs
My wife, Nancy, is known for her hugs. We have people in our life who when I run into them while traveling will say to me, “I need a Nancy hug” or “I could use a Nancy hug right now.”