First person: Why I’m not a fan of longer sermons December 7, 2025 Okay, I admit my subjectivity here. And, I realize some (if not many) readers will disagree with me. Read More
First person: 15 ‘surprising’ goals to set for 2026 December 4, 2025 You might be already thinking about goals for the upcoming new year even though we’re a few weeks away from 2026, and I assume that some of those goals are related to your spiritual walk. Read More
First person: Why some pastors aren’t ready to lead church revitalization October 27, 2025 I believe in church planting, and I also believe in church revitalization. We need to do both if we want to reach North America. I’m Read More
First person: Reasons preacher’s kids strayed September 6, 2025 When I’ve asked preacher’s kids why they think they struggled, here are some of the reasons they’ve told me… Read More
First person: Why the foyer of a church matters September 1, 2025 Here’s why this place in your church matters more than you might think. Read More
Your Voice: Reflecting on Labor Day; seeking community in a work-from-home world August 28, 2025 First-person articles, comments, letters to the editor, blog excerpts, social media posts and more. Read More
First person: Why we need to pray for teachers — and 5 steps to take August 25, 2025 I admit my bias here. I’m a teacher, so this post may seem like I’m writing only to affirm people like me. Read More
First person: 10 questions to determine if your prayer life is more ritual or relationship August 19, 2025 I talk with a lot of folks about prayer, and I fear that many of them approach prayer as a ritual rather than as a relationship. Read More