What is the overarching narrative that runs through your church or ministry right now? At the risk being too simplistic, it is probably one of…
You probably know the term “Ebenezer,” which means “stone of help.” You may know the story from 1 Samuel 7 in which God miraculously intervenes…
The title of a recent article in the Wall Street Journal read, “America is reopening to tension: Easing restrictions is in some ways turning out…
Two quotes from the news last week caught my attention. As Italy began to loosen its restrictions, an NPR reporter reminded listeners of the early days…
Lately I’ve been thinking about the “Stockdale paradox.” Not familiar with it? The concept is from Jim Collins’ book Good to Great. Admiral Jim Stockdale…
One pastor that I talked to last week has ordered a batch of infrared thermometers, in anticipation of doing temperature checks at the door when…
How many times have you heard the word “restart” in the last week? In the last 24 hours? Restarting seems to be on everyone’s mind…
I have been a long distance runner since middle school. I have run hundreds of races, ranging in length from 1 mile to 26.2 (marathon)…
Like all of you, I’ve spent a lot of time the last month in video meetings and phone calls. Most of mine have been with…