How to Lead With Hope
The hope you need is not in a vaccine, “back to normal” church, or anything visible — it’s in the presence of Jesus risen! The…
Re-Soul: Confessions of a Type A Leader
“The reason I share my junk with you,” a pastor disclosed. “Is because you’re not a monkish spiritual formation guy. I can’t relate to the…
Re-Soul: Don’t let Burnout Sneak up on You
“I was burned out and didn’t know it,” lead pastor Ken Baugh recalls. It happens to so many pastors and other leaders and caregivers—but it…
Looking into Jesus’ Face to Trust God
The CHRIST model in Journey of the Soul begins with the C Stage, Confidence in Christ. This is the place of discovering a brand-new-like-the-morning you. Your faith in God at this stage is experiential, relational, and imaginative—like a child’s faith would…
Why I Did a Colonoscopy Without Sedation or Anesthesia
What do you do when you’re afraid? What helps you to face your fears and endure pain? Recently I faced fear and pain when I…
Dallas Willard’s Definitions and Quotes
Dallas Willard is famous for his definitions of the way things are in reality, especially pertaining to our life in Christ. Listening to Dallas talk it seems he…
Do Nothing. Don’t Try to Make Anything Happen.
Last week I was in Mexico leading a retreat and providing counseling for a leadership group of pastors. During our time of extended solitude with…
Without Love I Am Nothing
The famous love chapter in the Bible is often misunderstood. It’s not about romance. It’s not even about human love. If we read about the…
“You Will Not Experience Death!”
Jesus promised that those who follow him, “Will not see death.” They will not taste it. They won’t even experience it! (John 8:51-52) Is Jesus…
Personal Reflections from Dallas Willard’s Funeral
Kristi and I just returned from Dallas Willard’s funeral which was on May 14, 2013. It was a small gathering for family and friends at his…
A Pastor Says, “My Prayers are Dull”
Have you ever felt like prayer was unsatisfying? Do you relate to Peter and the disciples falling asleep when Jesus asked them to “Watch and…
Soul Care
How do you care for your soul? Do you ever feel like a juice box that’s been sucked dry by people sticking a straw into…
