Even though my role this year has been a little different, the noise that rings in my ears for days on end during our winter inclement weather service is still remarkably present. A thousand people talking at the same time can do that to you. For the past week, OurCalling, the organization I work for,Continue reading “Listening in Stillness”
God, Grant Me the Serenity
It’s still the first full week of the new year and I’m already a blogpost behind. My unspoken goal is to publish a post on the odd days of the calendar. Apparently, January 9th snuck by me. So, I owe you one. The year just started and I can already see the end of theContinue reading “God, Grant Me the Serenity”
People Don’t Need Your Fixin’
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’”
