The pursuit of justice requires more than we think.
“The past few days have really been hard.” I’ve heard some version of those well-meaning words several times in the … Continue reading The pursuit of justice requires more than we think.
Category: Church and Ministry
A Vision of Healthy Pastoral Leadership
A reckoning is underway in the Evangelical church, particularly in the ranks of high profile church leaders and pastors. News … Continue reading A Vision of Healthy Pastoral Leadership
Responding To Cultural Crises: A Better Way Forward
Over the last several weeks the enforcement of a zero-tolerance policy that separates children from their parents who are seeking … Continue reading Responding To Cultural Crises: A Better Way Forward
The Dangerous Side Effects of Success
I can fill a couple of shelves in my office with the books of pastors, conference speakers and others who … Continue reading The Dangerous Side Effects of Success
4 practical ways to grow your trust in God
Webster’s definition of “Trust”: a: assured reliance on the character, ability, strength, or truth of someone or something b: one … Continue reading 4 practical ways to grow your trust in God
WORD. How to get more out of your Bible Study
“Brad, when I read the Bible I just don’t get all of that out of it.” I’ve heard that statement dozens of … Continue reading WORD. How to get more out of your Bible Study
Dear Normal Pastor
Dear Normal Pastor, The internet is a wonderful and terrible thing. There are more helpful resources at your fingertips than … Continue reading Dear Normal Pastor
4 reasons we should all stop saying “I know exactly how you feel.”
“I know exactly how you feel.” Have you ever said that to someone to help them feel better? If someone … Continue reading 4 reasons we should all stop saying “I know exactly how you feel.”
Confronting a Culture of Sexual Assault
The hashtag #metoo has swept the internet this week in the wake of tragic news reports that multiple women were … Continue reading Confronting a Culture of Sexual Assault
As it is in Heaven
There is a peculiar sense of loss felt when we witness unspeakable tragedy such as the mass shooting that devastated … Continue reading As it is in Heaven
