Social distancing isn’t spiritual distancing
With the number of closings and restrictions coming to us from the CDC and our governor, we are all grieving these days. One area in our lives that can experience growth not grief is our spiritual lives through a practice of spiritual discipline. We can actually gain understanding, connection, wisdom…
Snow days vs. coronavirus
You say, “I am allowed to do anything,”—but not everything is good for you.” —1 Corinthians 10:23a NLT This is true. Both teachers and students love a snow day school cancellation. Hello, one-day vacation! Depending on the severity of the storm, perhaps it’s a two-day stay-at-home adventure! More thrills. Like…
Seriously, you really do have to say hello.
Cold. Unfriendly. Maybe even unwelcome. That’s what newcomers to your church may likely feel when they enter your service for the first time. I know this because it’s just happened to me—twice. Poor from my final semester in the doctoral program at Lancaster Theological Seminary, plus the fact that my…