Foundational Weapons For A Modern War
Imagine the Church is a chessboard. We tend to think of our leaders and pastors as the highly important pieces who make all the difference: the queen, bishops, or rooks. Some of us might consider ourselves a knight because a) they’re cool, and b) they’re capable of getting in on the action
Continue readingFeel Like A Pawn? That’s Not Necessarily A Bad Thing
When people play board games with friends they often reach for the rule book. “Wait,” they might say, “that’s not how I learned to play.” Often they’re right; the house rules we sometimes adopt aren’t always in the official instructions. Everyone accepts that in Monopoly you get cash for landing on Free
Continue readingNew Rules: Embracing Our Role in Kingdom Ministry
I cringe whenever I consider putting content behind a paywall. I mean, I get it; everyone needs to eat, pay the bills, and provide for their households. Without paid subscriptions or Patreon supporters or what have you, some people wouldn’t be able to operate in their gifting. I wish I could financially
I love many people in this world. There are also individuals I hope to never see again. Then there is a third category: People I love whom I may never see again. Whenever someone new comes into my life, it’s possible they may fall into one of these categories. The first two
Things look pretty good when you’re up 34-7. A point differential that wide means you’ve been thoroughly dominating your opponent. When you find yourself in that satisfying place, there are a couple of strategies that can follow. One strategy is to pump the brakes. This is not a bad strategy. Sometimes the