Politicians are apologizing to parents for shutting down public schools. This is due to the fact that parents have to be with their children 24/7 for an undetermined amount of time with the closures of these schools. In this season, families are “forced” to spend more and more time together as they weather out this … More How Families Can Redeem the Time During COVID-19
Social distancing is now a household term. The CA government is recommending that we “stay at home” except for essential work and necessities. Churches everywhere are suspending their services or utilizing technology as a means of continuing communication with their members in this time of crisis. So how do we serve the church without seeing … More Serving Your Church During the “Stay at Home” Order
What we see is not always what we get. In reading Robin A. Leaver’s book, The Whole Church Sings: Congregational Singing in Luther’s Wittenberg that is how I felt about Martin Luther. I always imagined him to be a brash, impatient, and rigid figure. Mostly due to how he is characterized by others and while I’m … More Luther & Singing Scripture
I must admit that there are times when I feel restless. There are times when sin of anxiety and worry manifest in sleepless nights; a form of rebellion against trusting in a sovereign God. So, as a Christian, when I feel the temptation to give in to such sins I must fight by the Spirit … More Waging War Against Worry
There are so many different kinds of New Year’s resolutions. People can make honest evaluations of their lives and see the need for change in every area. These can often manifest themselves in the different kinds of resolutions we make. Whether it is personal health, relationships, professional development, or finances there is always something in … More 2020 Goal: Love.
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