The evangelical world can be ugly. And this week has unearthed some of that ugliness right before the eyes of the church and beyond. I wish it wasn’t like this. But it is and will always be. For those of you unaware, a video clip of famous leader and preacher John MacArthur has gone viralContinue reading “In Response To John MacArthur and Jen Hatmaker…”
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Let Me Direct You Elsewhere…
Let Your Pastors Wife Be Herself: This is good. Above all, please remember that your pastor’s wife is human. She will make terrible mistakes. She will say stupid things. She will have days when she is selfish and self-centered. She will go into spiritual slumps. I know because I do all of this and more. But, oneContinue reading “Let Me Direct You Elsewhere…”
Hollywoods Reckoning Is A Reckoning For Us All…
We live in interesting times, don’t we? Particularly right now as a sexual-assault reckoning sweeps across the glitzy streets of Hollywood, rocky hills of politics and sunshiney nooks of the morning News. With every new day comes a new story of sexual abuse or inappropriate behaviour. All of it happening behind the scenes of smilingContinue reading “Hollywoods Reckoning Is A Reckoning For Us All…”
Let Me Direct You Elsewhere…
Its been about a hundred years since I’ve done one of these. But in my defense over the last two months I’ve started pastoral work, fostered two kids, done the back-to-school insanity and took care of my family in the process. It’s been a scene man. This little blog is last on the list whenContinue reading “Let Me Direct You Elsewhere…”
6 Reasons I Value Shepherding Women…
A few weeks ago I accepted the position of part-time Women’s Ministry Pastor at my wonderful church. My husband has been serving as a Children and Family Pastor there for about two years and ministry to this church body has been a joy for us. I can’t express how much I love my church. ItContinue reading “6 Reasons I Value Shepherding Women…”
Let Me Direct You Elsewhere…
Race, Political Partisanship, And The Unity Of The Church: This continues to be an extremely important conversation and it would do us all well to listen to these wise men speak about it. Bed Sheets, Calendars And Prayer: Yes, yes more prayer!!! “When our churches become havens of prayer, our bone-dry world comes back toContinue reading “Let Me Direct You Elsewhere…”
Let Me Direct You Elsewhere…
Grace And The Non-Instagrammable Church: This is true. When we can get over the fact that the church isn’t Instagram-ready, something amazing happens. When we own up to our messiness, we actually open the door for real, undiluted, unadulterated grace. I mean, the mess is exactly what grace is for! You wouldn’t need grace atContinue reading “Let Me Direct You Elsewhere…”
Let Me Direct You Elsewhere…
What Can The Church Learn About Sexual Harassment: The recent Bill O’Reilly scandal has opened up an opportunity for the church to think through how we respond to these matters. And this article is a great starting point to this conversation. Beware Of Broken Wolves: Wow. Yes, this is sooo out there and extremely important toContinue reading “Let Me Direct You Elsewhere…”
Let Me Direct You Elsewhere…
Sorry for the radio silence, I was pretty sick for a couple of weeks but now I’m so grateful to be feeling better and back to my regular routine! Pastor, Be Careful The Snapshots You Bring Home: This one is for the ministry people, and its a pretty important one. As a pastors wife I’ve experiencedContinue reading “Let Me Direct You Elsewhere…”
Pastor, It’s Your Job To Feed – 7 Reasons Why…
I’ve noticed an unsettling trend in the church that needs to be addressed. I’m sure I’m not the first to notice nor address it, but this is my best shot at doing the latter. Here is the trend in question: A pastor stands at the pulpit and says something like this…”If you aren’t being fed here, don’t blame me, it’s notContinue reading “Pastor, It’s Your Job To Feed – 7 Reasons Why…”
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