Theologically sound, personally broken
Over the years, Mary and I have led several Ocho Decisiones Que Sanan Tu Vida (Life’s Healing Choices) recovery groups. At a recent meeting...
Running on spiritual fumes
I always wanted to be a mom. I was a sought-after babysitter as a teen, and as a young adult, I loved spending time...
Grab hold of Paul’s cross-shaped courage
Imagine getting an email from a friend saying something like this, “We’ve gone through some incredibly hard times lately. It has been so utterly...
Still bearing fruit
The church family I serve is guided by a vision of discipleship as a lifelong journey of “following Jesus together.” As a pastor, I...
On the Border
Fourteen people—nine men and five women, all from Mexico—stand shoulder to shoulder in front of a judge in federal court in Brownsville, Texas, on...
We are God’s ambassadors for justice
It was less than a decade ago that I sat across the table from Debra. She was a mother but not an ideal one....
Learning from the “Dones” and “Nones”
In the early 2000s, Adam was the star quarterback at his local high school. That notoriety—combined with using his older brother’s ID to purchase...
Talking technology
Rick Bartlett, Tabor College director of theological education and assistant professor of ministry; Dave Buller, associate pastor at North Oak Community Church in Hays,...
