The Year In Review
‘Few understand the unique experience of us pastors and our loved ones…Though we are surrounded by crowds, we are often…
Identity & Ministry
Identity sorting is critical for ministry. In ministry we are constantly tempted by identity distortion. We are not fundamentally what…
Watching for the Light
The Journey through Advent to Christmas It’s getting to be that time of year when the days get shorter and…
The Rich in Haiti
I am sitting in a bus…well, bouncing in a bus is more accurate, en route from Kaliko to Port-au-Prince, and…
Lessons from Watching the World Champion Royals
While I understand that this letter goes out to friends around the country, please allow me to express a little excitement for…
Why Are We So Quick to Leave The Church?
I like to eat at Chili’s. I like to shop at Eddie Bauer. I like to sit down for coffee…
Temptation and Head Lumps
There is a habit we learned at a young age that lingers. We probably don’t even remember learning it. As…
The Beach Ball Effect: PART 3
In the last Blog called the Beach Ball Effect, we discussed how feelings are like a beach ball. When we…
Lessons Ross Taught Me
As a young man of 17, I left home headed for college in the suburbs of Chicago. From a…
Humility and Honesty
“I’m just tellin’ it like it is!” “I’m just being honest!” “My parents taught me to always tell the truth.”…