If you’ve read my blog for any length of time, you know that I was invited to visit the country of Bolivia with World Vision this past July. We went to see and write about the work they do among the most needy. Everyone on our team fell in love with the people, work, and mission…

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One of the church’s long-standing dirty little secrets is the weird dynamics of membership. People have debated the necessity of church membership for centuries and continue to do so today. Books like “Stop Dating the Church” scold those with commitment issues, insisting you cannot really be part of the body of Christ unless you join…

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At least three times a week, I tell my kids, “Sometimes you have to do things you don’t want to do. It’s part of growing up.” And at least three times a week, I tell myself the same thing. I really wasn’t in the mood to decorate for Christmas this weekend. It’s gray and rainy…

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Have you heard of George Müller? He and his wife Mary directed the Ashley Down orphanage in Bristol, England, in the 1800s. George never accepted government support, nor did he ever ask for gifts or donations. He prayed for God to provide and He always did. On one occasion, he and Mary sat all the…

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Tomorrow I’m kicking off the first day of a twelve day series we’re calling “Twelve Causes for Christmas.” Wait! Before you run away singing “lalalalalaaaaa” with fingers in your ears — give me a listen. First, we’re not writing to pile on guilt and manipulate you into supporting any specific cause. I’ve learned that the…

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Since this is life:unmasked day, I will be honest. I struggled to write this post. It’s been a rough week in a lot of ways. But I forced myself to step back and look a little wider, and there it was — gratitude, even in the threadbare places. Last week I displayed a lack of…

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