Success as a parent is elusive. It seems as if the target is always moving. At bare minimum, it's overwhelming to think about all the areas we hope to raise our children successfully.
A place where you've experienced warm welcome, love, and encouragement is nothing to scoff at. A group of people who have lived life with, struggled, and even worked through difficult things is a blessing. When people decide to leave, it can feel personal.
t was a hodgepodge of people. The oldest was 91 and the youngest had just hit her fourth month of life. Men and women, boys and girls, and no two looked alike.
I got to know this leader in every one of his leadership roles and as I got to know him more deeply I found out his secret leadership sauce...
If you follow the same habits in your relationship within the church as you do outside of the church, then it's likely the church you attend is very much like you. But that's not the way it should be.
Cutting words were spoken. Voices were raised. Apologies were issued. Forgiveness was in high demand. But we learned a lot. We learned about each other, ourselves, and our need to lean into each other in times of tension. But most of all I learned...
Preacher on the Run... 