Driscoll hinted, though, that his continued presence would be a distraction. “Prior to and during this process there have been no charges of criminal activity, immorality or heresy, any of which could clearly be grounds for disqualification from pastoral ministry,” Driscoll wrote. “Other issues, such as aspects of my personality and leadership style, have proven... Continue Reading

“After I read Brittany’s story yesterday… my friend Kara Tippetts dropped an email into my inbox — Kara was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 36. She has 4 young children. She continues to battle that cancer two years later as it has crossed the blood/brain barrier and has metastasized into her entire body. I’ve... Continue Reading

No one cares about your margin as much as you do. Getting more starts with self-leadership. We have to determine to create it and defend it. Without that determination, the pressures of our work environment, fear about our finances, or the escapism of work will eat up the time we need for the things that... Continue Reading

Who died and gave Irving Middle School or Superintendent Joel the authority to impose this philosophy (epistemology) on children and families? I suppose that most of the parents who send their children to Irving or to any other LPS school believe that sexual identity is not just a preference or a choice and that, in... Continue Reading

There is thus ultimately a “battle of wills” in the contemporary Western world. The America of classical liberalism understood that consensus should be based on a moral force guiding decisions. The attempt to force a change in conscience violates a free society, and the “all comers” policies now being implemented at secular educational institutions basically... Continue Reading

As a younger pastor, I tried to do everything. Part of that was due to serving in smaller churches where less of us were available to do more. Part of that, however, was due to my own superman complex. Like a lot of us in ministry, there have been times when I self-medicated through ministry.... Continue Reading

Having rejected the sovereignty of God and authority of the Bible — two cornerstone Christian beliefs — he was already substantially outside the evangelical fold. But then Bart committed what many would call an unpardonable sin: He became a universalist. He simply couldn’t fathom a God who would condemn his nonbelieving friends to hell for eternity.... Continue Reading

I’ve always found it’s best to own and take pride in one’s slightly embarrassing moments. But experiences like these make me wonder if we should re-frame the now common position of “don’t be afraid to fail” into “find ways to embarrass yourself.” In fact they seem to be the best ways to build authentic relationships and uncover... Continue Reading

Michael Cruce and his wife Monica, both 43, and their teenage sons, Caleb and Joshua, died in the crash after authorities say their car collided into two cars parked on I-40 East for unknown reasons. Four other drivers were injured in the crash, including 24-year-old Chase Fakes, who was charged with a DUI. Authorities say... Continue Reading

The way leaders talks is vitally important for the health of their company, church, or whatever and whomever they are leading. Ultimately, as the Bible repeatedly points out, words can either build someone up or tear them down. Choose wisely!   What a leader says is often just as important as how a leader asks.... Continue Reading