Holding auditions for worship teams has become a standard practice for many churches including mine. And telling someone “no” is a necessary part of being a great worship leader. Unfortunately, not everyone who tries out for the team will make it....
Pushing Swings or Swimming in the Pool A few years ago, my wife and I were trying to book a vacation rental online for our family’s annual summer vacation. Although we enjoy walking on the beach and playing in the ocean, the bulk of our vacation revolved around the...
Life can be complicated. It seems like the world just spins faster and faster, and it doesn’t seem to be slowing down any time soon. Everyone is busy, and most of us don’t want to add something else to our life unless we absolutely must. Between work, family, church,...
In John 15, Jesus teaches us to remain in his love because apart from him we can do nothing. Remaining in God’s love might sound like another box to check off in the Christian life, but it is much more than that. If we remain in God’s love, we will bear much fruit,...
Why do bad things happen to good people? Why does God allow bad things to happen at all? In 2 Thessalonians 1, Paul sent a letter to encourage the persecuted church, because they were probably asking similar questions. Paul masterfully crafted a letter that would both...
