My Rashionale: Thinking about the faith leaders, spiritual mentors in my life October 16, 2019 I’ve been thinking about the spiritual leaders, mentors, pastors and other faith giants in my life lately. Maybe with October being Minister Appreciation Month they Read More
My Rashionale: Is it really about a need to be right or merely to be understood? October 9, 2019 So what is it about needing to be right? That it is our way or the highway? I remember phases and seasons where my attempt Read More
My Rashionale: An unexpected migrant crisis shifts ministry focus in Tijuana October 2, 2019 I love watching people who enjoy connecting a need with a resource — and even more I want to learn from them. A recent visit to Read More
My Rashionale: God’s plan is for work to bless us and bless others September 25, 2019 It’s so hard to watch and not have answers for the exasperating situation. But even with everything stacked so solidly against my friend he has Read More
My Rashionale: Give others a chance to help; what do you have to lose? September 18, 2019 The details are foggy about that morning but the tragic reality never leaves me. I remember the call, the intense grief and the hours my Read More
My Rashionale: ‘You be you’ is overrated; ‘You be Jesus’ is what we need September 11, 2019 You be you — a popular phrase repeated often in recent years and the title and focus of several songs and books — celebrates the Read More
My Rashionale: Achieving success sometimes requires adjusting the plan September 4, 2019 I can’t remember how often I’ve said the same thing through the years but one of my mentors finally called me on it. As I walked Read More
My Rashionale: Timing makes all the difference when sharing concerns August 28, 2019 The pastor’s path from his office to the pulpit each Sunday morning should have been an uplifting walk with church members smiling at him and Read More