faith formation
A Conservative Expatriate’s Prophetic Perspective
Earlier this week I attended the kickoff session for my denomination’s annual Synod meeting, held in my church this year.
February 10, 2023
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faith formation
Why Curiosity Matters Most
Jesus tells the respected and influential Jewish Pharisee Nicodemus that he must be “born again” to see the Kingdom of
February 6, 2023
faith formation
Improvisation as a Core Leadership Skill
This Is Spinal Tap is the first of four films created by an improvisational acting company led by Christopher Guest. It’s
January 30, 2023
faith formation
The Other American Dream
The American Dream is our secular religion—it has so shaped our collective aspirations that any violation of its premise is
January 16, 2023
Rick Lawrence
Good Soil Resolutions
A decade ago I wrote a book called Shrewd: Daring to Live the Startling Command of Jesus—the book explores, in depth,
January 6, 2023
faith formation
Use Abuse
I hear it all the time, in diverse contexts… “Use” is surely the preferred way we describe God’s posture toward
December 19, 2022
faith formation
9 Books That Have Changed My Life
Bookshelves line the walls of our home—I’ll never be a Kindle guy because I love the physical presence (and the
December 12, 2022
faith formation
The Jesus Net
Earlier this week I met with a friend who’s recently moved into the lead pastor role at his church, after
November 9, 2022
Rick Lawrence
The Marker of Our Maturity
What does “maturity” mean to you—how do you define it? I asked a group of young adults this question, and
October 5, 2022
parenting
Empowering Parents
For years I’ve strategized new ways to support, equip, and continue empowering parents of young people. I’ve created and led
October 3, 2022