Trying to Grow My Church Drained My Soul
“As a senior pastor I was trying to be someone I was not,” writes Pete Scazzero. “I attended conferences and read books about growing a…
A Map For Your Journey
When our son David was eleven years old, I took him on a twelve-mile hike. It was a wonderful father-and-son adventure — till we headed…
A Tool to Improve Your Marriage
I share an embarrassing story from early in my marriage to Bill at the opening of our new book, Journey of the Soul: “You might…
Feeling Dry? Here’s How to Feel Your Faith
Without a friend who feels our hurt, stress, and longings with us our souls shrivel up and die. Giving and receiving empathy are key to life in Christ.
Loving the Leaders Who Hurt You
Reconciling after a breach of relationship requires that you move toward the other with God’s love. This is true in all relationships, including if you…
Church Leaders Who Apologize
“I was forced to resign from my church.” 78% of pastors say this. Often these pastors leave their church hurt and angry, afraid their career…
Immanuel Journaling Worksheet
Have you heard of “Immanuel Journaling”? It’s spreading like wildfire across America and beyond! Kristi and I have found it to be a wonderful and…
He Lost His Pulpit and Found His Heart
Empathy. Tender-hearted concern for our feelings. We all need it — especially when we’re hurting. But sometimes we lose touch with our heart’s need. “I…
A. W. Tozer’s Introduction to “The Christian Book of Mystical Verse”
I’m often asked by pastors and others what I think about “mysticism.” Usually someone in their church has encountered this and has expressed concern that it…
Nonjudgmental Love Wins the Day
Because Jesus rose from the dead we can be free of judgment and condemnation! As I shared in my confession last week I’ve been working with…
Waterways of Winsome Grace
As you may recall, for Lent I gave up judging others. Needless to say, it’s a grace-work in progress! Recently I was taking a prayer…
Your Deep Need to Belong (This is Jesus’ Passion)
Jesus invites you into his belonging and this is the greatest blessing of your life! At times you may feel that you don’t really belong…
