Why our lenses matter
Every human sees the world through their own unique and distinct cultural lens. But what does that mean? What is a cultural lens and...
Won’t you be my neighbor
Who is my neighbor? This question comes up in a conversation between Jesus and a certain lawyer, who is trying to justify himself as...
When change comes to church
Change comes into our lives whether we like it or not. Life is all about change. Look at our lives and the lives of...
Youth and the church: What now?
In 2019, nearly two-thirds of 18-to 29-year-olds in the U.S. who grew up in church and were active as a child or teen told...
Three challenges to discipling young adults
Not long ago I met an old friend for breakfast. We had a wonderful time catching up and reminiscing over days gone by. As...
Raising and keeping the next generation
I get frustrated when people say, “Youth are the future of the church.” It is true that someday the 14-year-old will become an elder...
How do you define community?
Cambridge Dictionary defines “community” as “the people living in one particular area or people who are considered as a unit because of their common...
Made in the image of God
They have Jesus this time. They know it too, as they rub their hands together gleefully. Off and on for three years the religious...