People need your presence more than your problem-solving. One of the most profound lessons I’ve learned in ministry is that people don’t always need you to fix their problems. Truthfully, more often than not, they simply need you to show up and be present. Whether they’re wrestling with grief, carrying the weight of life’s struggles,Continue reading “People Don’t Need Your Fixin’”
The Power of Focus in a World of Distractions
This year, as I gear up to celebrate my 60th trip around the sun, I am looking forward to being more intentional with what I put on my plate. The world we live in is brimming with distractions. Everywhere we turn, something is vying for our attention, pulling us in a hundred different directions. WhetherContinue reading “The Power of Focus in a World of Distractions”
Winter Weather Is Coming
It’s 2:30 a.m., Friday, January 3rd. There’s a cold front moving in. In Texas we don’t like to do cold, unless we’re out hunting. Winter weather means another collaborative Inclement Weather Response with the City and several nonprofit partners helping our unsheltered neighbors survive the expected extreme weather. We’ve spent several days talking about it;Continue reading “Winter Weather Is Coming”
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