(A few years ago I wrote about Advent.  I was rereading that blog recently and realized I needed to be reminded of the truths again this year.  So this is a repost, reminding myself – and perhaps you – that…

Ask someone to name Bible verses they’ve memorized and Matthew 28:19-20 is likely to pop up shortly after John 3:16. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son…

As parents, we leave legacies for our children. We may be intentional, or even strategic, about some of them. Others may be unintentional – good habits passed along casually or perhaps the painful effects of family dysfunction. But we pass…

I’ve been lucky (or blessed, or both). I’ve been part of a church that while it isn’t perfect, is as close as I can imagine. They have “done church right” in so many ways that my life is different as…

What does it mean to “let go” of our children, particularly as they transition to adulthood? What does the parental role look like in this new stage? What do we do with the mixture of emotions? What if we just…

Today marks my 5 year anniversary at Adventures in Missions. I’ve been trying to decide if I have anything profound or important to say. It’s a milestone. I’ve held volunteer positions longer than 5 years, but paid positions are a…

Healthy boundaries are important. This post is not about that. It’s not about the wisdom needed to prayerfully navigate through healing. It’s not about reconciliation. And it’s not about forgiveness. It is about the quiet voice of the Holy Spirit.…

I have a pet peeve. It’s North American children (and adults) picturing Jesus as blond and blue-eyed because that’s the way He looks in their Nativity set. Never mind that the historical record tells us differently. For years I’ve collected…

I’ll admit – I’m a bit scared to write this. There’s some (theologically unsound) apprehension that once I say this out loud, or in writing, the Lord will ask me to live it out more completely. I place a high priority…