In three short days this message will be posted on my door, inbox, and voicemail. When worship ends on Sunday the ten week sabbatical you have granted me will begin. Not since junior high school have I received such an extended break from my vocation. As I enter this period of research, reflection and renewal…
I recently saw this post by a Facebook friend. At first I laughed, rolled my eyes, and kept scrolling. Before logging off, however, I returned to it several times, each time staring at it a little bit longer. Since then I have not been able to get it out of my mind. This picture captures…
The next time you need an inoculation to drive out darkness and doubt, or an injection of hope and light, find your way to an elementary school band, orchestra, and choral concert. Really, you haven’t lived until you’ve had the experience. In order for the vaccination to work, however, you must first prepare by suspending…