What the Exile Can Teach Us about Returning to Church

Greater than the return of the hobbits to the Shire, greater than Dorothy waking in Kansas, even greater than Nemo’s return to the reef is the return of the disciple to an in-person worship service. That return feels like a great deliverance from exile. I arrived at our outdoor service on Easter Sunday, before the sun […]

Crossing the Invisible Fence: An Opportunity for the Church to Lead

If you have a rambunctious dog who likes to run around outside, you can purchase the product known as the “invisible fence.” The fence is set up as a barrier that broadcasts a signal to a collar worn by the dog. The dog will receive a mild electric shock as it gets closer to the […]