When a Leader Fails
The news is disheartening when another hero, leader, and pastor fails and is removed from ministry. Sadly, I’ve lost count of how many times this has happened over…
God Writes Straight on Crooked Lines
A few years ago, I had coffee with a middle-aged man in our church. Henry was gifted and full of potential. However, I noticed that he’d stayed in the…
Why Broken Is Best
Yes, it might seem counter-intuitive, but after forty-plus years in leadership and over sixty-four years of life, I can tell you—without a doubt—everyone is broken. I’ve never met a breathing human…
When Mercy Comes Limping
Quite some time ago, a friend and I went to the beach together. He’s a studly sort of fellow, with dark skin, dark hair, and well-defined muscles. The kind of…