Folded into tthe sixty-ninth psalm is a simple prayer that ought to capture the attention of every pastor, parent, coach, and shepherd. READ MORE
David
Bronze Serpents and Sacred Cows
In days of old a sacred cow was the bronze serpent idolized by God’s people. Looking at your life today, what is yours? READ MORE
The Missing “Nun”
Is your life like this psalm, a seemingly well-structured story with one glaringly missing piece: confidence in God’s steadfast faithfulness? READ MORE
One Remedy for a Restless Night
Entrusting to Jesus the many matters of the heart and mind is key to realizing the peace He so longs to give. READ MORE
Real Meets Resolution
Authenticity. It is the buzzword for the emerging generation. It is the ideal attitude and demeanor of every sought-after pastor. Indeed, it is one of the three core values for my own existence (the other two being accountability and availability). Authenticity, genuineness, being real, being raw—all of these are the currency of our culture. But being real without READ MORE
Five Rocks for Everyone’s Bag
Being just days away from stepping into my new responsibilities with the New Hope Church family in the greater Minneapolis area, it seems reasonable to offer one final, loving word to our beloved Bethel Church community—words put forward in my last sermon on July 12, and which will be meaningfully helpful for Bethel Church in READ MORE