To my friends who preach and teach, What do you plan to offer on Sunday? If the answer takes shape on Monday by whatever happened over the weekend, this is worth reading. My own methodology did not change overnight. It began with something practical. A few short series, just to lower the pressure. That practical... Continue Reading →

Traditional site of Jesus’ baptism at Bethany Beyond the Jordan (Al-Maghtas), Jordan. "On the banks of the Jordan, our King is revealed. He humbles Himself. He is anointed by the Spirit. He is affirmed by the Father." That scene in Matthew 3 is quiet and thunderous at the same time. A river. A prophet. A... Continue Reading →

This photo shows about 9 ounces of sourdough starter descended from the Carl Griffith 1847 Oregon Trail starter. It’s from a live culture sample from the 1847 Oregon Trail Sourdough Preservation Society, often called Carl’s Friends, a group that keeps the starter going and shares it with others. The picture captures the starter just after... Continue Reading →

“Weeds in zero-tillage wheat in India” by Petr Kosina / CIMMYT You have felt it. You walk into church with hope and leave with questions. You see kindness beside cruelty, faith beside hypocrisy, joy beside quiet wounds. You wonder why the kingdom of God does not look cleaner than this. Jesus tells a story that... Continue Reading →