The Value of a Handshake: Shaking Hands After the Election
When I was at the gym this week, I was talking to a young man who has two daughters. I had learned from an earlier conversation that his children play soccer, or football as they call it, in the rest of the world. He coaches his daughters’ teams. I asked him how their...
Better Together Gatherings
Five months ago, we conducted a text survey for our association pastors. We asked them two questions: “What could the DBA do for you personally?” and “How could the DBA help your church?” The overwhelming response to the first question was the...
Celebrating Serving Together
Each year, our Association of churches undertakes a significant mission-packing food that is sent around the world. This food, packed with love and care, is distributed by Christian Organizations to people in need, with the hope of sharing the gospel. The impact of...
A Dose of Reality
Last week, I experienced a dose of reality — that profound experience that reminds us of the transient nature of life — as I had the opportunity to visit individuals with whom I had the privilege of pastoring. These saints of God, who have grown older and...