I had a conversation yesterday with a few of my co-workers as we drove back from a meeting in Denton. We were talking about leadership and dealing with difficult people and I found myself once again thinking back to my days in full-time church ministry. I’ve not worked in full-time church ministry for six years … Continue reading Why I Failed in Church Ministry
Finding God in Suffering
The Power At Work Within Us
One of the issues raised by the situation I described the other day is the old issue of providence and suffering. It goes like this: If God is all good and all powerful, how could he allow the innocent to suffer? I’m not sure this is a great way to frame this question, because in … Continue reading The Power At Work Within Us
Real Life in a Fallen World
I’ve known for a long time that I tend to be powerfully affected by the weather. This summer has, nonetheless, tried me in new ways. This summer has been extraordinarily dry and hot in Texas. The heat and drought and relentless sun has done its best to suck the life out of my soul. Two … Continue reading Real Life in a Fallen World
