There’s a couple pieces of the Bible I wish I could get rid of: “But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing.” (Matthew 6:3) “When you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then…
Leading Up: How to Thrive as a Millennial Leader
From Tyler: Today’s post is from a great young writer and leader in the church, Joel Mayward. He’s just about to release his first book. Check out the post below, and reach out to show him some support as his book launches. — I’m a leader in the church, but I’m ultimately not the one…
On Being Thankful For Things
Back in the summer of 2006 I worked a hard construction job for 40 hours a week. Right before the job started I made an expensive purchase: a legit ring that would wow my girlfriend into saying yes instead of no. Luckily she did the former. So I worked hard day after day. I didn’t…
Embracing the Ordinary
When I was 8 I wished I was 12. When I was 12 I wished I was 16. When I was 16 I wished I was 25. Even now at the age of 28, I wish I could be 35. My ordinary life of the present will surely be much more extraordinary by then, or…
Becoming a Pastor is Not a Title to Wear
As most of you know, Rose and I transitioned to a new home and new place of ministry a few months ago. And needless to say, the past few months have been hard. They’ve brought on unique challenges (and opportunities)—the kind of challenges we have limited experience of dealing with. I sense myself waging the…
10 Things to Say to Those Who Are Mourning
Last week we looked at what NOT to say to those who are mourning. Many of you commented and shared with me the need for knowing what to say. I’ve notoriously avoided those who are mourning due to the fear of not only saying the wrong thing, but also being unsure of what exactly to…