There is such a thing as collective trauma. And we’re smack dab in the middle of experiencing this. A pandemic, civic unrest, increasing polarization. We have had a difficult couple of years. And it’s taking it’s toll on our collective… Continue Reading
Most churches across the US (which are open) are running anywhere from 40-60% of the Sunday AM attendance that they were six months ago. We’ve been gutted. What has surprised us pastors the most, I think, are not the pockets… Continue Reading
I live in a county where we have only had 9 positive cases of the Corona virus. Six of those have recovered. Two are recovering in the hospital and one is self-quarantining at home. We aren’t personally feeling the impact… Continue Reading
“Even if I knew that tomorrow the world would go to pieces, I would still plant my apple tree.” The above quote is often attributed to Martin Luther, but you’ll be hard-pressed to track it down in any of his… Continue Reading