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
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
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,
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
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 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
Life is Better…pt. 1
“Life is better in a canoe” Wow. Yeah, I can see that. I read that statement on a sign as I drove past a canoe rental on the Grand River. Makes sense eh? They want to rent you a canoe