(I am thinking of the national leaders in several countries that we work with as I write this). No matter what we are called to do, our first task is to always stir the fire of […]
I am using this space to collect my thoughts on Viral Movements and Missions and the transformation of mission organizations, teams, and communities. Here are some of the topics I want to write about: 1. The […]
Through years of discussions about organic church and viral church we find ourselves wanting something that is living and dynamic and believe that this is, at its core, the very nature of church. Yet we continue […]
Sometime I get confused. I begin thinking that I am already home and that I need to hang onto people, things, memories, or try to control my circumstances or else it will all go by and […]
For those of us who have struggled with children going through difficulties and find it hard to release them to God’s care, I highlight these words from A.W. Tozer: “We are often hindered from giving up […]
Some of the most difficult people to like are religious people with religious fronts. “Hallelujah, brother. God is good and I am blessed. Are you walking in his blessing today and everyday?” It’s not that I […]
I have migrated my personal writings on our journey through the loss of our son to this blog. Below you will find the following pieces that were originally written in this order: 1. The Passing of […]
As days begin to turn into weeks since my son’s passing, I find myself staring into the face of two realities: I feel closer to eternity than I ever have before. My spirit seems to have […]
(Originally published on June 28, 2011): It’s amazing to me that certain life experiences can be filled with heartache, pain, sorrow, grief and yet be very, very special all at the same time. This is my […]
(Originally posted on June 21, 2011): For my own catharsis, as we walk through this season of grief around the loss of our son, I want to write out some thoughts on both the power of […]