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Good Hard Theological Reading

Good hard theological reading makes my sermon preparation go faster. I’ve noticed this for years: two hours spent reading an author like Barth, Forsyth, Edwards or Bonhoeffer on Wednesday saves me hours

Not About Me

I had the privilege of speaking at a missions conference this past weekend, and I almost missed the point. As I prepared, I thought about how I’d be received. In some ways,

Saturday Links

Links for your weekend reading: The Resilient Church If we understand seasons and understand what it takes to move from one season to another, any church can have long-term impact on individuals, families,

Choose the Lesser Place

The first church I pastored was a humble affair. They all are, really. There were only about 30 people, but it seemed like more because some of them were characters. We stayed for

12 Lessons for My Younger Self

Here are some things I wish I could tell myself 25 years ago. I knew most of them back then, but didn’t really practice them as much as I’d like. 1.