It just so happened. . .

I’ve been studying the book of Ruth lately and it’s been speaking to me in huge ways. Here’s one way: Ruth 2:3 says “it just so happened” that Ruth was in Boaz’s field. What?? “It just so happened” that Ruth decided to go glean in …

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Risky Writing

I think writing/blogging is a bit risky. Exposing your thoughts and commenting on the world around you opens yourself up to all kinds of criticism and other ideas. It’s like driving through uncharted territory with your friends/readers as backseat drivers trying to tell you which …

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Small Group Trader Article

SmallGroupTrader.com (sgt) has published another article that I wrote. It’s truly an honor to be able to write for them. They have a great vision for creating and providing resources for small group leaders and are really doing some innovative things. (Check out the free …

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Who Moved My Cheese?

I know who moved my cheese. God did. 2 weeks ago today, my church decided to make all full-time positions “part-time.” The Administrative Board may very well have been the instrument He used, but God moved my cheese. I believe He has greater plans for …

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Mr. Corn’s Opus

I had a bit of a “Mr Holland’s Opus” moment this past weekend – you know. . .the moment at the end of the movie where all his ex-students come together to honor/minister to him. Some ex-youth (Is that OK Lorel?) drove down to Lake …

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