There are a handful of times in my life where God has surprised and ‘spoken’ to me even more overtly than I’d ever expected. At a time when I was feeling particularly discouraged with the return on my efforts in life, I was grumbling internally (partly to God, but mostly to myself) as I walked the short distance down the street…
“…and to this day I weep at the remembrance of being and feeling seen by God that day."
Read MoreOne of the key elements to forming good friendships is simply to be willing to be open to new experiences, to cater to each others’ needs.
The loneliest people I know tend to have a narrow idea about what they are willing to or be interested in doing.
I’m more and more convinced that the best way you can foster a good friendship is to go and do something they want to do (even if you really don’t want to).
Read MoreIn this edition, Expectations Revisited, our writers take a closer look at how we go about Church and the Christian life, in ways that are historically reflective, introspective, constructive, sometimes critical, and sometimes whimsical.
Read MoreWhat does your dream church look like? Surely no church is fully perfect, but whether you’re reflecting on what church was like for you growing up or what your current church is like, there are likely some aspects which you wish were a little different.
Read MoreI’ve felt led to abandon the traditional sermon-central church model at times. As I’ve tried to remain in tune with God’s daily leading, too often my schedule and expectations get in the way. I realized a lot of my time and resources were going to holding traditional church, often at the expense of meeting people in their needs. Instead I’ve tried to remain nimble to the Spirit’s leading, supporting churches and individuals without rigid expectations for what it should look like.
Read MoreWhat can local church ministry look like when we take the time to partner with our local communities and include them in our vision and planning?
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