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Embracing Your Rest Notes
I think these days between Christmas and New Year's can be our rest notes – our sacred pauses in the symphony of life. And here's the beautiful thing about rest notes: even when the orchestra is full and the piece is complex, they remain intentional moments of quiet that make the whole thing work.
Finding Jesus in the Christmas Chaos
I was sitting in my favorite chair, planning my 101-year-old great-grandmother's funeral, while in front of me, our boys were turning the living room into what looked like Santa's workshop after an earthquake. And right there, between grief and chaos, I had a revelation about Christmas that I can't shake.
See You Later
We don't really want to be here. It isn't that we aren't appreciative of the wonderful care and support of the funeral home. Or that we don't want to be here together, catching up and exchanging memories. It isn't that we don't want to celebrate the life of this amazing woman, Margaret Jane Woertz (Our Mother, Aunt, Mamaw, Granny, Grandma, Friend, Hero), or share the countless ways she touched our lives. But we would rather be doing all of these things with her here with us, gathered around her kitchen table, sharing one of her legendary meals.
Church Administration: Necessary Evil or Kingdom Catalyst?
Many church leaders view administration and business operations as the vegetables on their ministry plate - necessary for health but not particularly appetizing. But what if we're looking at it all wrong? What if excellence in church administration isn't just a necessary evil, but rather a powerful catalyst for kingdom impact?
Following God's Call
From the rolling hills of Southern Indiana to the pulpit and beyond, my journey has been shaped by a deep commitment to faith, service, and continuous learning.