The Missing Ingredient
Do we notice the little things around us? Do we see the hunger, the hurt, the hate, the hopefulness or hopelessness?
Do we notice the little things around us? Do we see the hunger, the hurt, the hate, the hopefulness or hopelessness?
I’m thankful I get to stand in the shadow of patriots; grateful for those who have gone before me and served with such honor and distinction.
The death of George Floyd has underscored a hunger in our cities and around the world for justice, reconciliation, and renewal.
During this inauguration week, and on behalf of our new president, I offer this important prayer.
The following is a personal letter I recently passed along to the hundreds of women and men among our older generations with New Hope Church. It gives a glimpse of a shepherd’s heart, the complexities of our day, and the gift which are our senior saints. Dear Friend, This isn’t your normal church letter. In fact, this note isn’t going […]
Recently, a friend of mine who is on the verge of getting married sent me a Facebook message and asked me a wonderful question: If you could give one piece (or more) of advice on a successful, Christ-centered marriage what would that be? Thank you for the help! It didn’t take but a minute or so for me to know […]
But how could you live and have no story to tell? —Fyodor Dostoevsky
Our whole life as a leader is to bear witness to God’s love for the world. (Peter Scazzero)
Denouncing what we believe God is against can be quite easy.
Actively working for a world that is marked by God’s shalom is another story altogether.
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