Some might say that insecurity is my vocational Grim Reaper. I’d prefer to see it as ingenuity keeping things fresh. ...
In yesterday's reflection, I began to answer the question, "Why did Christ tear down the 'wall' separating Jews from Gentiles?" Ephesians 2:1...
Many church leaders are seeking to understand how to move existing churches toward a missional direction.
I thought I had plenty of time.
In the last two reflections, we saw that Christ tore down the "dividing wall" between Jews and Gentiles through his death on...
On Mother's Day, USA Today profiled several hard-working moms whose faith helps them balance their varied roles with joy and perseverance.
What if someone told you they knew the secret to a better life? What if they shared this secret with you? They...
In yesterday's reflection, we saw that Christ destroyed the wall that divided Jews from Gentiles, thus bringing peace and making both groups...
They call me the trailing spouse, the one-half of a marriage who gives up her comfortable life to follow her breadwinning husband and his new job posting overseas.
On June 12, 1987, Ronald Reagan, the President of the United States, stood in front of the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Germany. In the speech he delivered to more than 40,000 Germans, the President...
Ephesians 2:14 begins with a bold proclamation: "For he himself is our peace." In context, the "he" is Christ, whose blood brought the Gentiles near to God and God's people (2:13). The Greek of...
When I was young, I loved superheroes. (Okay, I still do. I'll admit it.) I would sit entranced in front of my family's black and white Motorola television, watching the Adventures of Superman,...
This Mother’s Day, I long for my grandmother’s Ponds-scented soft skin, Jamaican-lilting voice, and treasured hands clasped in prayer morning, noon, and night. She’s gone—died almost 16 years ago,...
In the last decade, we have witnessed the rise of the "new atheists." Led by Richard Dawkins, Sam Harris, Christopher Hitchens, and folks like them, atheism has received considerable attention in...
“How can we create a congregation where work and discipleship are truly integrated?” This is a question...
Last week I attended a meeting where a very famous sports broadcaster gave a motivational speech. Generally, I am not very motivated...
Dallas Willard died today, May 8, 2013, at age 77. His ideas and books about spiritual formation have made a lasting impression...
Every recent survey of American religious belief and practice testifies to the fact that Americans are becoming less "religious." We are less...
If you've ever experienced being left out, you know how unpleasant this can be. Perhaps, when you were growing up, you didn't fit with the "cool kids" at school. Or, perhaps you feel...
“Being made one with Christ, we are made one with all who belong to Christ, united with the church in every time...
