The Father We Were Looking For

The Father We Were Looking For

  The Father We Were Looking For How a young man in South Africa reminded me about identity, belonging, and the heart of the Gospel.  A few weeks ago, I was in Durban, South Africa, leading a business conference hosted by one of our church...
The Sacred Space Between Doors

The Sacred Space Between Doors

  There’s a phrase a friend told me years ago that resurfaces occasionally during my more restless seasons: “Don’t waste time while you’re waiting in the hallway for God to open the door.” (variations of this exist on the internet) I’ve thought about that...
The Ministry of With

The Ministry of With

  Most people assume witness begins with proclamation. We often imagine evangelism as articulation: explaining truth, defending belief, or speaking about Jesus with courage and clarity. Certainly, words matter. But before Christianity was ever preached, it was...
The Left Side of the Comma

The Left Side of the Comma

  Last month, I wrote about living in proximity to God, but without intimacy. That seemed to hit a nerve. This is the continuation of that story. Because by God’s grace, I didn’t stay there. Years ago, I had a job that often took me to London. I loved it. I would...