Chris Tomlin’s “I Will Rise” has a lyric that stops me cold: There’s a day that’s drawing nearWhen this darkness breaks to lightAnd the shadows disappearAnd my faith shall be my eyes The last line is the one that gets me: “my faith shall be my eyes.” Those of us who follow Christ believe in Read the full article…
The Australian Open began this week. It’s one of the four “Grand Slam” tournaments of professional tennis, along with the French Open, Wimbledon, and the US Open. It also brings me back to the time I lived in Sydney, Australia for five months when I was 14. My father was on a sabbatical from his Read the full article…
There are certain phrases that those of us who are part of the church in general and ministry in particular should never use as self-descriptors. In other words, we should never say them about ourselves . . . but we should be grateful if others say them about us. Here are a few: Claim to Read the full article…
. . . there’s an app for that. This week takes us into some of the most interesting territory from the book of Proverbs. Especially considering the wisdom level of the man who wrote the bulk of the book. I really like this app. I like what we’re going to do this Sunday. Along the Read the full article…
Pathfinder is just about my favorite ministry at Good Shepherd. I love it because . . . 1) It helps a big church feel small.2) It is a low-pressure way into group life.3) Our guides have good personalities.4) It is not bible study, but it is spiritual conversation.5) We’re trying a new twist with our Read the full article…
