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Vulnerable God by Kenneth Tanner: A Book Review
I picked up Vulnerable God completely unaware of who Kenneth Tanner was or what this book would contain. By the end of the first chapter, I was hooked. Tanner’s reflections on Jesus, the incarnation, and what it means to become truly human drew me into a book that was both theologically rich and deeply contemplative. Read more
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The Unknowns – John 14:6
What makes the Sunday Scaries so scary? Why do we feel dread when we think about Monday just around the corner? Sometimes those “scaries” consume us so much that we miss out on what’s left of our weekend. Read more
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Unbound 100 Recap: My First Time in the Flint Hills
Unbound has been on my bucket list for years. On May 30, I finally lined up for the 100-mile race in Emporia, Kansas. What followed was a day of thunderstorms, peanut-butter mud, unexpected emotions, and one of the most unique experiences of my life. Read more
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Betrayal, Doubt, and Love at the Last Supper
The Last Supper is full of contrasts, especially when you look at the disciples and the state they were in. Jesus meets us in our anxiety like Judas, our confusion like Thomas, and our longing like John. Read more
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The Mental Health Handbook for Ministry, edited by Dr. Mark Mayfield – Book Review
Pastors are often the first call when life begins to unravel. There is, without a doubt, a growing need for mental and emotional health resources in our day. When people seek out help, pastors are often someone’s first choice. They are trusted, wise, and compassionate, yet most pastors and ministry leaders are not formally trained… Read more
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The Culture of God’s Word: Faithful Ministry in a Post-Christian Society by Harold L. Senkbeil and Lucas V. Woodford – Book Review
This is a pastoral re-centering of the church on the Word. We live in a post-Christian society, so church leaders must navigate that landscape. This book aims to answer questions, guide church leaders, and give God’s Word the room to work powerfully in the world around us. Read more
