Recently my husband and his coworkers have been discussing the appropriate way to celebrate Christmas. He works for a Christian ministry whose staff spans the gamut of theological understanding, and their approach to this topic is similarly varied. Some celebrate Christmas traditionally, while others think it's too materialistic and either subdue their celebration or avoid... Continue Reading →
Why “I’m Not Cut Out for That” Doesn’t Cut It
"I’m just not cut out for that,” I’ve often caught myself saying aloud or internally when faced with a task or ministry opportunity that looks uncomfortable for me. “I’m not cut out for that” is often code for “I don’t think that particular work looks like something I would enjoy or do well.” No one... Continue Reading →