Do You Struggle to “Shut Down” at the End of the Day?
Updated 3/2/12 Do you ever find yourself wishing you could simply “power off”? Shut down? Flip a switch and turn your brain […]
Tag: family
Bursting the Bubble
Something special happens when we let students into our home… Have you ever noticed this? No matter how they view us on […]
A FRAME for Setting Boundaries in Ministry
Boundaries are established to MAXIMIZE WHAT IS REALLY IMPORTANT. Most of the time I think of boundaries as “limiting”, “minimizing temptation” or […]
Boundaries: Secure What is Sacred
About four months ago, my family (of 6…soon to be 7!) moved into a new house. For the three years prior, though, […]
The Problem With Being Present [With My Family]
I love my family. I can’t begin to describe the intimate connection I feel when I think of my kids. I never […]
Setting the Table
If you had the chance to communicate one message to incoming students — 2 months before their arrival — what would it be?
We are in the midst of our summer orientation here at BU. It’s probably not too different from what happens on most other campuses around the country that practice this same methodology of “introducing” new students to campus.
The [Un]Scheduled Pastor
Updated 4/27/12 Have you ever been asked: “What’s a ‘typical day’ in your job like?” If so, I’m guessing your answer was […]
Are You Available? Accessible?
Updated 4/11/12 Ministry can be IS a challenging calling. A life committed to discipleship and service is one that calls us to […]
In Search of Rest
As some of you have noticed, I’ve added a “poll” section to my blog page. I added it last week for a […]
A Resounding Impact
Updated 3/27/12 Have you ever experienced something that was so powerful — so profound — that you just knew you would be different […]