Spiritual Growth

Not everyone can do every job, but virtually everyone can do something.

A number of years ago, I was helping lead a 20-something singles group at a church when a new pastor arrived and cryptically began to hint that he wasn’t sure he wanted our group around. Gradually, it became clear that he wasn’t going to get behind wha …

I’ve been in Canada all summer, but right now I’m back in Denver. Yesterday, I was able to go to Wellspring, my church, for the first time in three months. It felt good to be home. I started going to Wellspring when I moved to Denver to start seminary. …

When I was in my mid-30s, I moved to a new city and set out to find a church to join. Within my denomination, there were three or four within reasonable driving range, with a couple more within city limits. I decided to visit them all. I had an idea in …

I grew up in a basketball family. My dad was a coach at our high school, and I practically grew up with a basketball in my hand. I remember one time in middle school I was shooting around at practice and the team needed another player. They asked if I’ …