My middle daughter joined me today for a minor errand that was fun and encouraging for us both. We went to the dump! There were sticks and brush to get rid of, old timbers from an ancient playset that we
Chores & Chats
Working at Home Without Exploding
Covid-19 brings fear and uncertainty to the whole world including your home where we’re cooped up with the people we love who can also drive us crazy. Working from home is here. Some want it. Some who do not. We
You’re Doing Great!
The last couple of months have been transformative and generally not in a good way. Our usually quiet lives became crisis zones. Every day we received new announcements of what to do or not do. And conflicting opinions — don’t
Take Yourself Less Seriously
Everything we do is not that important. I mean it’s not that serious. What I’m trying to say is we get so into habits, traditions, and patterns that we lose flexibility and think it’s all a very serious thing. It’s
When God is Missing
Okay okay, I know that God is omnipresent and always here. He is there or here or wherever we might be ahead of us. Got it! But it doesn’t always feel that way does it? I know it’s not about
Consider a Nap
Being tired for a day, a week or as long as you remember is not a good place to be. We all have times when we’re running to make deadlines or just feeling like our to-do list is doing us
Surprises in Church Planting!
I got to be part of a panel discussion this weekend. It was a privilege to be asked as we discussed traditional churches making the shift to missional. I love this stuff! And I really enjoy that people in so
Are we Survivors?
One of the great struggles in ministry is survival. Stats say that hundreds of pastors or ministers quit each month. And the numbers for volunteers quitting is staggering as well. A number of years ago, when I was a youth
Revisit the Joy!
Think about the fun you had! Back in your early ministry or when you were part of a team that started something new. Maybe you’ve even got pictures or can reminisce with team members. Not so much thinking of a “those
I Almost Missed it!
Spent time with a friend today and it turned out it was his birthday — his 93rd birthday! I didn’t know!! Argh! I didn’t know it was his birthday until I heard someone wish him a happy birthday! Oh man,