Does God Truly Use and Embrace Screw-Ups?
Growing up in church, I loved the stories of the little guy beating the big guy (e.g., David and Goliath). Or the stories about God choosing and using the weak…
A Woman, Adultery, and Some Jesus Doodling
There is a passage in John 8:3-11 that tells a fascinating story of grace and mercy. Some translators add a footnote to the text noting that this story may not…
When a Leader Fails
The news is disheartening when another hero, leader, and pastor fails and is removed from ministry. Sadly, I’ve lost count of how many times this has happened over…
God Writes Straight on Crooked Lines
A few years ago, I had coffee with a middle-aged man in our church. Henry was gifted and full of potential. However, I noticed that he’d stayed in the…