I’ve changed my mind
Thirteen years ago, the U.S. Conference of MB Churches (USMB) started a process that led to changing Article 13 of the Confession of Faith....
Three reminders for peacemakers
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God,” Jesus says in Matthew 5:9. Why is being a peacemaker so important?
Peacemakers...
Worth it
Psalm 5:3 says, “Listen to my voice in the morning, Lord. Each morning I bring my requests to you and wait expectantly” (NLT).
It was...
Guided by Christ
Peacemaking does not pacify. Peacemaking requires confrontation.
When we look at Christ’s example of peacemaking, we see our Lord in action, stepping toward our brokenness...
Good trouble
An old story tells of a man who is hiking. As he nears a cliff, he stumbles, falling over the edge. Fortunately, he grabs...
Are we listening?
How would our collective discipleship deepen if in addition to pursuing “lifelong learning” we would also pursue “world-wide learning”?
We often do well to seek...
Broken and beautiful
Like so many, my wife and I have experienced faith-testing trials. Esther deals with two chronic pain disabilities—a work-related neck and back injury from...
Long-term faithfulness
Ginger Skillen: Beautiful blessings in horrible pain
Before Ginger Skillen contracted COVID-19 in the fall of 2020, she was a busy homeschool mom, pastor’s wife...