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Covenant, Character, and the Call to Lead

Choosing church leaders is never merely administrative — it is deeply spiritual. What does it really mean to be a “one-woman man,” and why did Paul make it a qualification for leadership? This article explores covenant, character, and the relational heart of Christian maturity.

February 16, 2026

Source of Should

The door of the allergy clinic slammed behind me while my eyes adjusted from the unseasonably warm February sun to the sanitized fluorescent glow of the waiting room. After checking...

March 7, 2025

On The Road

This classic post first appeared on my blog close to 10 years ago. It seems timely today so I am resurrecting it here. Oh the irony. I remember all those...

November 18, 2020

The Door Opens

“…to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.” Luke 11:9 It’s a new dawn. It’s a new day. It’s a new life for me. And I’m feeling good. –...

January 1, 2019

One Chapter

Every Christian I know holds the Bible in high regard. We carry them dutifully to church every week, own multiple copies, and download Bible apps to our phones. Unfortunately, despite...

November 16, 2018

Where’s John?

I embarked on a communal journey through scripture way back in January. A bunch of brave and slightly crazy folks joined in, committing to read about a chapter a day...

April 8, 2018

The Beginning

Our Story As our calendars changed from ‘17 to ‘18, a bunch of us embarked on a journey through scripture together. There are no checklists or daily reminders. There is...

March 5, 2018

End of an Act

Today, the journey ends. A ragtag band of folks from around the world have traveled with Luke through the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles. One day...

February 25, 2018