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

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,

Doubt Yourself?

There’s no one size fits all for making disciples of Jesus. Sometimes we get the “perfect” pastor or youth pastor or discipler in our mind. And it’s not us, is it? The youth pastor is cool, charismatic, holds world records

I’m Embarrassed

I’m embarrassed to admit that one year ago I began this blog and one other with the intention of blogging on each of them at least once a week. I’m embarrassed because I didn’t live up to that vision. I

Parenting, discipling and Christmas

So, the youngest daughter was in the Caribbean last week with her mom and grandma. They were visiting an aunt who teaches school there. And a text arrives where the daughter says, “I have a boyfriend!” And I respond, “No,

With Great Responsibility…part 2

So, as we discussed last post, the theme of Spiderman from 1962 forward has been “with great power comes great responsibility”. And that’s really relevant to those of us who follow Jesus and strive to live our lives following

With Great Power…

Stan Lee passed away in mid November at age 95. Who’s Stan Lee? Okay, you’re not a comic book fan if you ask that question. Stan, the man, Lee was the guy behind Marvel comics and it’s myriad heroes and