Category: Stories of Faith

There is a bloke I’m in community with that gets under my skin. I see him every week, and he feels the need to talk or repeat whatever I say with an Australian accent. He is a nice enough guy, is influential, and is respected. I let the behavior slide, but it still bothers me.…

One of my first memories is being excited for show and tell in Kindergarten. When my turn came around I brought in a stack of photos. The teacher shows the pictures to the class as I stood up front beside her. Until she got to some photos and said, “Oh, let’s not show these.” She…

Ever have one of those moments where life gets turned upside down? Things can change so fast. It can even happen when things are going well. Maybe a new career move or God ushers in a new vision to pursue. It can move so quickly it makes your head spin, and you wonder if you…

When we want to change, grow, and develop, there are a couple of ways that we can get at it. I try so many different things, sticking with none, that I am all over the place and not finding any traction. It helps to have a simple (but not easy) model. In just three steps:…

Most days, when I am in prayer or reading / meditating on scripture, I don’t get a lot of fireworks. The last couple of days have been different. Sparks are flying everywhere, like coming from an Angle Grinder! God has me in a season of finding contentment, or maybe my lack of contentment is becoming…

Tens of thousands of people in my community are heartbroken about the story that has ripped through our community this last week. A little five-year-old boy, AJ Freund, was reported missing and an all-out search took place. There were prayers and a vigil and hopes that he was safe. Only to find out that he…