Our #LentChallenge reading is helping me to see stories from a new perspective, to see layers beneath the common narrative of the text. This week in reading the book of Mark, there was one short sentence that grabbed my attention: “Wanting to satisfy the crowd, Pilate releases Barabbas to them.” Mark 15:15 This was a […]
This practice of reading through the gospels is so good. With each red letter I’m seeking to know Jesus just a bit more. What was his tone, his demeanor? What did his eyes convey as he spoke? What emotion did he evoke as he taught or corrected? For as wonderful as the words are, I […]
One of the things I love about Margaret Feinberg is that she is always looking for ways to connect us more with Jesus. The way she lives out her faith and seeks after her Savior inspires me. Today she is kicking off the #LentChallenge. A 40 day journey to read through the New Testament in […]
You would think that we as church leaders would be exceptional at managing people… we’re in the people business of sorts. Our entire jobs revolve around creating worship experiences in which people can connect to God. It’s a relationally charged environment. An extroverts heaven – lots of people all the time. The majority of our […]
For years I was confused about Lent. Growing up in the mid-west I was surrounded by Catholics who faithfully ate fish on Friday. But all of the dots weren’t connected for me. I didn’t understand the significance of the sacrifice that marks the season of Lent. Quite simply Lent “is the moment in the church […]
THIS GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED. Congrats to Rebecca Hamlin for winning a copy of Restless. ————————————————————– A relaxed, quiet dinner between friends. We just met but it didn’t discount the fact that “friends” was a safe and appropriate word for how we felt about one another after leaving the table that night. We shared our stories, […]
Torn. Terrified. Confident. The markings of a leap of faith. Torn between two equally great opportunities. Terrified of the unknown. Confident in God’s direction. This has been my life for the last few months. It’s been awhile since God has asked me to leap like this. I’d grown comfortable with my calling. Sure, I was […]
Structure is important, especially in organizations. I’m a strong proponent of well-defined organizational charts with clear lines of authority and responsibility. We set our employees up best when we provide the framework within which they work. However, the downside of a well-structured organization is that it can become prone to stagnation. When employees are relegated […]
I frequently get asked, “What it’s like to be a woman leader?” Frankly I loathe the question. As if being a woman is like having a third eye or some other science fiction abnormality. I am a leader who happens to be a woman. That’s all. My gender shouldn’t define my opportunities or my limitations. […]
It’s usually the day after Thanksgiving that I slow down long enough to reflect and give thanks. Truth is, sometimes the actual day of Thanksgiving brings out my most ungrateful self. I anticipate family drama without being thankful that I have family. I stress out over preparing my house for company rather than being grateful […]