Recently I was talking with my wife, Beth, about a situation at work where we were heading in one direction, faced some major obstacles, and had to pivot to a new direction. Then we faced additional obstacles and had to pivot again. As I shared my frustration, I noticed Beth grinning, and asked why. “That […]
Nate Adams
Sheltering place: Use closer quarters to renew family devotions
I once saw a cartoon that depicted a middle-aged man and an older woman sitting in a kitchen looking bored. Each had a cupcake in front of them, and the caption simply read, “Billy’s 25th homeschool reunion.” During this season of Coronavirus pandemic, many of us are spending much more time at home with our […]
What comes next
It is always the job of a leader to look further down the road than followers. Others may live primarily in the here and now, or perhaps with only the immediate future in mind. But leaders must use the three words “what comes next” not just as a question, but as a reassuring statement: “This […]
Ministry during Coronavirus: An abundance of opportunity
Don’t shake hands with others. Wash your own hands, frequently and for at least 20 seconds. Practice social distancing. Stay away from most people, but especially people who seem sick. Avoid large public gatherings. Don’t travel. In fact, stay home if you can. Oh, and please don’t touch your face. That last instruction is especially […]
The church planters among us
Years ago while I was working in Christian publishing, I was also a Sunday school teacher, and a young deacon. I had also been a youth minister, and a worship leader. But I did not have Bible college or seminary education. So I was a little intimidated when I learned that the new couple in […]
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