The early church was serious about obeying Jesus’ teachings on issues of character and service. But through the years, obeying Jesus has fallen by the wayside. What can we do to change that?

Why are Boomers leaving the church today? Here are seven suggestions to consider. See if you agree.

How you react to being offended can either reveal that God is real in your life or not. This post was inspired by Andy Stanley’s message: Reaction Speak Louder Than Words.

Are you easily offended? We live in an age of outrage. But is that the person you want to be? This is the third post in a three part series on setting boundaries in your life.

Some people are easily offended. Maybe that’s you. Henri Nouwen speaks to this condition and points to a better way.

Outrage and offenses seem to be embedded into our culture today. But could our ease of being offended be more about us than our offender? Learn how shame plays a role in being offended and what you can do about it.

Susan Cain’s new book, Bittersweet, looks at the longing that we have in moments of beauty and even sadness. C.S. Lewis said this longing points us to God but Susan isn’t so sure. This post reflects on agnosticism and the love of not knowing.

In our ever evolving culture the issues we face are becoming more and more complex. With that complexity has come a deepening polarization. How do we keep from destroying our relationships? Empathy can go a long way in dialing down the rhetoric.

How do you create a culture that genuinely attracts people to your church community? This post delves into the essential elements—the “secret sauce”—that encourages individuals not only to visit but also to feel welcomed and motivated to return regularly.

Responsible people are high achievers. They can move mountains. But they need to give themselves permission to rest in God’s love and acceptance.

Doors protect us from feeling vulnerable. But they also can keep people from experiencing all that we have to offer. A little insight from my recent travels to Mexico City.

I have rarely told the story of Jesus’ resurrection on Easter. That confuses some but it’s very intentional on my part. The resurrection of Jesus isn’t meant to be a nice story. It’s meant to change your life.

We need a theology of suffering, that is, a view of God and suffering. Our misundertanding of God and suffering leads us to unhealthy places. But Jesus’ ministry helps us understand God’s view of suffering.

Too often we left our emotions or the words of others define our value. But God’s love for us should be what determines our value in this world.

Our tendency is to fix, to cure, to solve. But often our first step should be to care. This is my reflection on a quote by Henry Nouwen on caring vs. caring.

Follow me as I travel to Mexico and Chile.

Too many people retire, only to lose focus and a sense of purpose. Maybe retirement should be a time to reset, or re-tire your life for a new venture.

Tailwinds and Headwinds: we know all about headwinds. But tailwinds often go unnoticed. Can we learn to be thankful?

Deconstructing faith. It seems to be what people are doing a lot these days. Is it wrong? Is it dangerous?