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This blog helps pastors and church leaders foster spiritual discernment and maintain a healthy work-life balance, offering reflections and practical advice to lead with clarity and purpose rooted in a strong connection with God.

His Ways

His Ways

This has been a season of traveling for me and my family. We have enjoyed time with extended family and a week of serving kids with disabilities at a camp. I have enjoyed a break from daily routines, but it is good to be writing again. A few week...

The Peril of Old Methods: Lessons from the Sons of Thunder

The Peril of Old Methods: Lessons from the Sons of Thunder

As we continue to consider the twelve disciples in worship, we focus on James this week. While he is one of the lead disciples, he is seldom mentioned alone in Scripture. In fact, the only time he is cited without his brother John is when he is ma...

Chosen for a Purpose: The Unlikely Twelve

Chosen for a Purpose: The Unlikely Twelve

This summer, we are exploring the Twelve Disciples of Jesus. For several years, I have contemplated doing this series. I thought it would be fun to spend time exploring the lives of these men. I was a bit surprised how little information we have o...

Waiting

Waiting

This Sunday is both Mother’s Day and Ascension Sunday. It is always a struggle when a cultural holiday competes with a church holiday. We often adhere to Hallmark in our celebrations. However, Jesus’ ascension is a crucial part of God’s story; we ...

Navigating New Territory

Navigating New Territory

A few weeks ago, I was directed by the lectionary to Acts 11. I found this passage so compelling that I decided to spend an extended period meditating on it. I slowly read through each verse, looking for words that stood out to me. I found this st...

Finding Ourselves

Finding Ourselves

We often hear people describe ventures of self-discovery. They retreat from the normal pace of life to find themselves. This might involve a multi-week hike into the mountains or even a rebellion against the rules of society. They feel lost and ne...