A new role in a familiar place
OKLAHOMA CITY — To begin the summer, I traveled from Harding University in Arkansas to my home in Florida, then to Oklahoma to begin my…
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Finding connection in sharing the Word
MURFREESBORO, TENN. — “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans…
A forgotten purse, a memorable lesson
ARLINGTON, TEXAS — The Texas Rangers beat the New York Yankees, and Bobby Ross Jr. and I had met in Arlington to see it happen.…
The harm we were never taught to see
One of the most sobering realizations I’ve had in recent years is this: It’s possible for someone to cause deep, ongoing harm and still be…
Why I attended ReMission
‘We moved from ‘We’re the only ones going to heaven’ to ‘No one’s going to hell.’ When we made that move, we lost our mission.”…
ICE has gone too far
Editor’s note: This is one of two alternate perspectives on immigration enforcement. Read the other piece here. The federal immigration crackdown in Minnesota and Chicago…
Anti-immigration, pro-love of neighbor
Editor’s note: This is one of two alternate perspectives on immigration enforcement. Read the other piece here. As tensions continue to rise surrounding immigration restriction…
Opinion: Can America change its course before it’s too late? The answer is up to us
From here you can see the end of America. The end of kindness. The end of decency. The end of democracy. Truth is no longer…
5 values and practices of fruitful church elderships
The model for plural church leadership finds its origin in our holy, triune God, who exists in perfect relationship. From the beginning, he has invited…
5 needs and 5 opportunities for urban churches today
What do church leaders in urban areas wrestle with? What do they hope for? What do they dream of? And how can Christian institutions walk…
