A Word on Sozo Healing

Sozo Healing (from the Greek σώζω, translated “save” or “deliver” and used 110 times in the New Testament) is described by Bethel ministry as “a gentle, yet powerful, tool for inner healing and deliverance” on their website (links at the bottom of this post). A friend asked me to look into this and so, always … Continue reading A Word on Sozo Healing →

The Loss of Will

HR McMasters often speaks of breaking the enemy’s will to fight. Your enemy may have the resources to fight, but if your enemy lacks the will to fight then victory is nigh guaranteed. The Ukrainian resistance to the Russian invasion is a dramatic testament to the power of will. Regardless of your opinions of that … Continue reading The Loss of Will →

What Every Pastor Should Want for Himself

About seven years ago I started a new job in the lighting industry: I went to work for a rep firm. Until that point I had worked in a showroom and then as a sales manager at a local lighting distributor, so I had a background in the field. I was actually on my way … Continue reading What Every Pastor Should Want for Himself →

3 New Year Resolutions for the Church

I'm a couple weeks late on this one, but as we are almost a quarter of a way through another century, I think we need some high and lofty resolutions for the Church. Small changes really can make a difference, but we also need goals that are somewhat visionary: they paint a picture on a … Continue reading 3 New Year Resolutions for the Church →

The Everlasting Gospel

Communion Meditation January 2024 And I saw another angel fly in the midst of heaven, having the everlasting gospel to preach unto them that dwell on the earth, and to every nation, and kindred, and tongue, and people, Saying with a loud voice, Fear God, and give glory to him; for the hour of his … Continue reading The Everlasting Gospel →

Footprints in the Snow

I discovered so many strange things without leaving the sidewalk

Random Thoughts about Re-imagining Rest

What is rest? Is it boredom? Is it excused laziness? At minimum, it is a change. It is a ceasing of the work that comprises the statistical bulk of our time. Of our lives. It is more than “doing nothing”, because doing nothing so often results in the opposite of rest’s intent. The telos of … Continue reading Random Thoughts about Re-imagining Rest →

She Rises

She is ageless – at times a toddler that needs buckled into a high chair and at times a bride walking down the aisle on her wedding day. Sometimes she strokes my hand in my old age and other times she nuzzles into my arms as I carry her on a windy November morning. These … Continue reading She Rises →

On Taking the Safety

The 2003 Patriots, vying for the top playoff seed in the AFC, faced the Denver Broncos in week 9 of their season. (If you don't care about football, stay with me for a minute. It might be worth it.) They were coming off a grueling game against the Browns and Denver got off to a … Continue reading On Taking the Safety →

The Brouhaha

A sequel to this point can be found here With the hope of bringing some clarity – whilst at the risk of flaming the fire – I am going to endeavor to make some remarks that I hope are biblical, wise, and applicable to a fracas that has lately erupted at the school in which … Continue reading The Brouhaha →