For the transformation of the world, we study God's Word in context to be equipped to live Jesus' Way.
When we hear the words congregational care, we may immediately think of the pastor visiting someone in the hospital, taking Communion to a shut-in, or sitting with a family during a difficult season. Those are certainly important parts of pastoral ministry. But biblically, caring for one another has never been the work of the pastor […]
In 2020, I wrote to you about a “Christmas Tug of War”. It received a lot of response. I described the tug between Santa and Jesus, between cultural celebration and holy mystery, between what we say Christmas is all about and what we prioritize in our observation. Back then, I wondered how a child outside […]
After every tragedy, we often hear people sigh, “I hope the world finds God again.” It sounds noble, even spiritual, but if we pause for a moment, the statement falls apart. The world will never “find God.” Nations, systems, and institutions do not repent, believe, or follow Christ. People do. Individuals with hearts stirred and minds […]
Dear Friend, Over the past few years, we’ve all had to navigate unexpected storms—pandemics, divisions, personal losses, and shifting realities. And while many of us have made it through the worst, we’re left asking: What now? How do we move forward—not just surviving, but thriving? I believe the answer is found in one word: resilience. […]
Have you felt it too…that quiet ache when kindness is dismissed as weakness, or when crude language and public contempt are treated as signs of strength? Not long ago, disrespect was met with conviction, and there was a shared sense that certain boundaries mattered. Today, those boundaries often feel blurred, and what once prompted apology […]
What drives peacemaking and the importance of getting out of our own way. Today is no different. If we say we want peace, do we mean on God’s terms or our own? There is a difference and the difference is reconciliation. Do we want reconciliation for which we give God the glory? Or do we […]
Bitterness and disappointment are emotions we’ve all faced at some point in our lives, often deepened by gaslighting—when we feel our experiences are dismissed or twisted. It’s in these moments we may feel utterly disoriented, unsure of who to trust or how to move forward. But as people of faith, we have a foundation that […]
In 1 Thessalonians 5:12-19, the Apostle Paul calls believers to live a life of gratitude, prayer, and discernment, emphasizing the importance of giving thanks in all circumstances. This passage highlights a framework for Christian living that encourages humility, community, and a deep reliance on God’s grace. I don’t know about you, but this past summer […]
Today’s culture is often unkind to Christians, viewing us as soft targets known for turning the other cheek. How do we live in a world so opposed to Jesus’ teachings, Christian beliefs, and the values He commands without being overcome by the culture around us? Let’s look at a first century church to find out. […]
With all the books and systems and popular culture fads available right now for self-transformation, I felt led to share what we as Wesleyan theologians have used for a couple hundred years. We all need something that is useful every day, or every week, depending on how busy the schedule, to humbly reflect on where […]