January 2021
October 29
Day 229: This is Not Peacetime! There has been a prevailing narrative in my head lately. It goes like this; "Why was I so good before, and now I'm not?" This relates to my pastoral and leadership role. And it's also wrong. My error is this. (As Paul Tripp, in his book "Lead" articulates for […]
October 28
Day 228: When it's Hard to Say 'Good Bye' We'll admit. There are times when it's really hard to say 'good bye.' We don't do it very well. Relationships change over time. Sometimes, it's the maturation of those in relationship. (Think of those friends in junior high who wouldn't necessarily continue as friends today.) Sometimes, […]
October 27
Day 227: Authority Problem I've witnessed a phenomena since living and working in Alaska. I've certainly seen it in times and places in the past, but it's more pronounced here. An authority problem. More than one of our Radiant churches is currently rolling out membership. And as expected, a number of people are "pushing back." […]
October 26
Day 226: Influence It's been a slog of a past week for me. Some travel, some very late nights combined with very early mornings. And increasingly cold weather making for increasingly cold Sunday worship gatherings. All coupled with a pronounced lack of energy. I think I need to go to the gym. Or at least […]