July 27, 2016
We live in interesting times. Few would dispute it. From political turmoil to terrorism, culture appears to be crashing all around us. Not surprising that people are fearful and skeptical. The church, likewise, is facing interesting times.
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July 02, 2016
Last week Britain voted to leave the EU. I have to admit I was shocked by the results. I could not imagine a country like Britain wanting to turn back the progress of time and reset the clock.
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May 11, 2016
Seminary was one of the richest experiences of my life. I still have friendships that began during those formative years. As grateful as I am for the professors who guided my transition from the business world into pastoral ministry, I have found that there are some lessons better learned in the field.
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April 27, 2016
Leadership, whether in the public square, the church, or in the marketplace, is hard. We all get that. The church world, in particular, has some unique challenges for those who are called to lead.
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March 16, 2016
In my last post we began exploring the difference that one person can make, especially as it relates to our motivation for serving others.
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March 01, 2016
We recently returned from a week in the sunny south. Without getting into all the details, let’s just say it was one of the worst trips we’ve experienced. It all began with a 9 hour delay in Toronto to having our room changed at the resort three times in less than 24 hours.
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February 03, 2016
When post-modernity gripped our social conscience, the one positive from religious pundits was the rise of spirituality and mystery.
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