Begin the Ending

Begin the Ending Our Baby Girl began her final semester of law school this week. What a blur the last three years have been! Soon she will be, in the words of the Rugrats television series, All Growed Up. She has an excellent internship which she hopes turns into a...

Why on earth are you here?

Why on earth are you here? Why on earth are you here? Has anyone ever asked you that question? If you ever hear it in a harsh tone of voice, you may find yourself tempted to shrink back and away. (Been there, done that.) Have you ever asked yourself this question? If...

How Does Your Church Make Disciples?

How Does Your Church Make Disciples?   “How does your church make disciples?” It was a simple question. I had a simple answer. I described the different discipleship tools and processes we used. “But how does your church make disciples who make disciples?” I...

What’s Your #Lifeplan?

What’s Your #Lifeplan? Sitting in a pickup truck camper at Young State Park in Boyne City, Michigan, my future became clear to me. Suffering with acute bronchitis and its accompanying cough and lethargy, I spent the day in prayerful reflection. My twenty-second...

The Nose Knows?

The Nose Knows? I found an article that says it is possible to unlock an iPhone or iPad with your nose. This comes in handy when your hands are full, dirty, or tied behind your back after seizure by pirates. If your gift of forethought led you to find a...

How Helpful is Your Help?

How Helpful is Your Help? I had the privilege of sitting in on a conversation with Carl George and the Auxano Consulting Services team (auxano.com). Dr. George has long been recognized as one of the leading thinkers and writers in the area of church health and...