Advent is derived from a Latin word meaning “arrival” or “coming.” The season of Advent on the church calendar marks something momentous. Henry Nouwen, who taught at both Harvard and Yale and authored over forty books, spent the last seven…
Millennials and Why I Am Reading More in the Gospel of Mark
A Travel Free Learning Article By George Bullard When you are looking for a story or saying in the four gospels about the life and ministry of Jesus, which gospel do you go to first? I go to the gospel…
Thanksgiving is not just a day
As millions of Americans travel and look forward to sitting down on this Thanksgiving Day, many will eat until their gut is full. Turkey, ham, and mashed potatoes will be consumed and football will be played or watched. As Americans…
A Spiritual Path to Gratitude
Brother David Steindl-Rast has contended in his writings that gratitude is foundational to a healthy spiritual life. If that is true, and I believe it is, then how might we expand our capacity for gratitude? Perhaps some reflections drawn from…
Thankful for This Passionate Advocate for Children
During this Thanksgiving week, I am thankful for many things and for many people-such Marian Wright Edelman, a passionate advocate for children over the last 40 years. Marian Wright was born in South Carolina in 1939. Her father, a Baptist…
In honor of adoption month: How we got here
When Kyle & I’s life got turned upside some 7 1/2 years ago in a way we never imagined and we we welcomed 17 year old Dawn into our family, Aric & Glenna were there every crazy step of the…
The night our President sounded like Jesus
Last night our President stretched his executive powers to the limit by providing deportation relief for several million undocumented people who have been living in the shadows in fear of deportation and separation from loved ones. And he never sounded…
11 traits of churches that will impact the future
Almost every leader I talk to acknowledges that our culture is shifting. To reach a changing culture, the church needs to change. Rapidly. Don’t get me wrong, we don’t need to change the message. Just the method. One is sacred….