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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
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Holy Ground at 3 A.M.: Finding God in the Exhaustion of Flu Season
Over the past month, I’ve been receiving texts and emails that say things like, “The U.S. is facing the worst flu surge in 25 years”, “Flu peaked, but another wave is coming”, “Super flu is here”. But it didn’t take these messages for me to know that many people are down and out from illness… Read more
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The Dynamic Power of Obedience: An Essential Christian Practice for Bearing Fruit by A.W. Tozer – Book Review
In The Dynamic Power of Obedience, A.W. Tozer presents obedience as the heartbeat of the Christian life. This compilation of sermon material challenges believers to move beyond theological correctness into wholehearted surrender. Timeless and direct, Tozer reminds us that obedience is not burdensome, but it is a privilege that unites us with God. Read more
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Slow Theology: Eight Practices for Resilient Faith in a Turbulent World by A.J. Swoboda and Nijay K. Gupta – Book Review
Our world is easily prone to outrage, hurry, and having the answers for everything. When the news breaks of another tragedy, people are quick to anger and want to figure out who is right, instead of lamenting and letting their hearts break. Our culture champions the lone ranger and applauds those who make it to… Read more
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