This June 24-26, I get to participate in another Open Table Conference in Portland, Oregon. I’m excited to be part of something that intentionally encourages courageous, authentic conversations about who God is and how we are as human beings. The Open Table event means hope for me. It means that there’sRead More
Is the Best Part of Your Life Behind You?
I received a phone call from a friend recently who was approaching his fortieth birthday. “Paul,” he is on the verge of tears, “I have all these friends who are in their mid-thirties, and I am the only one whose life, marriage, relationships is not falling apart. Where are allRead More
The Beauty of Suffering.
Have you ever heard some of the stupid things people say to those who are suffering? If you had enough faith, then Suzie wouldn’t be sick. The tongue has the power of life and death, so stop saying Suzie has a brain tumor. If you believe enough and confess withRead More
There is No Such Thing as a Coincidence.
One of my mantras is ‘Coincidence has a Name!’ There are no chance encounters. What we call detours are usually intended destinations but simply not in our planner or agenda. Part of participation with the flow of the redeeming genius and creativity of the Spirit is to be present enoughRead More