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The Two Different Kinds of Knowing
What the two different German definitions for the word ‘know’ mean for our relationship with God.
How to Read Better Bedtime Stories
Reading bedtime stories was one of the things I most looked forward to being a parent. Here’s how to read those stories most effectively.
A Story of Suffering and Redemption
From a young age, Haytham experienced suffering and tragedy, which he ended up blaming on God. When he eventually accepted Jesus as his Savior, his life was redeemed, and his situation improved infinitely.
5 Things Church Leaders Can Learn From Seinfeld
Seinfeld is the greatest sitcom of all time. But 30 years after the show aired, what can church leaders learn from a show about nothing?
What I Learned By Writing the Bible By Hand
I have a theory. It goes like this—the people who knew God’s word better than anyone else were probably those monks who used to copy the Bible by hand back in medieval times.
Escaping Persecution, Finding Hope
For the first few decades of her life, Aliyah experienced a cruel cycle of abuse and harm from those closest to her. She didn’t know what it was like to have a healthy relationship—until she broke that cycle and discovered the Savoir that she’d been looking for all along.
3 Ways to Spend Your Free Time as a Church Communicator
Recently, I’ve tried to become more intentional with how I invest my spare moments. I’m trying not to let busyness be an excuse and make my time count. Here are three ways that I’m trying to divide my free time into to be more freeing.
Is the Church Obsessed With Millennials?
Millennials are apparently obsessed with a lot of things—self-care, self-improvement, food, ego travel (whatever that is), and nostalgia just to name a few. However, millennials are not obsessed with the church.
Should You Be a Church Communications Specialist or Generalist?
Church communications pros often come in two different varieties: either you’re a specialist, or a generalist. It’s interesting to consider if there are advantages to one over the other.
1 Offline Way to Encourage Online Giving
How do you encourage online giving in a pass-the-plate world? This tactic changes everything.
5 Places to Listen For Better Leadership
Listening is one of the most underrated, but important leadership qualities. I’d go as far to say that you probably can’t listen too much.
6 Ways New Dads Can Bond with Their Newborns
Connections between moms and their new babies can be easy to come by. But that’s not always the case for new dads. How can fathers connect with their newborns?
Why Church Leaders Can’t Afford to be Drones
Drones are everywhere. No, I’m not talking about the unmanned flying aircraft—although there are quite a few of those around, too. When I say drone, in this case, I’m referring to people.
6 Ways to Maximize Your Commute
If you have a lengthy drive to work like me, you don’t have to waste that time. There are plenty of times to grow spiritually while navigating traffic.
The Impact of Telling Kids Stories Over Time
Stories are important. There’s a reason why Jesus constantly spoke in parables to his disciples. And there’s a reason why kids seem to gravitate towards story books. Stories allow us to make sense of the world around us. Which is especially important for kids.
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Besides my professional writing, I do a good deal of personal writing on Medium.