What Is Soul Care?

What Is Soul Care?

When I first heard of a job opportunity at Providence, called “Soul Care”, my brother-in-law laughed out loud and said, “that sounds like an 80’s hair band, not a job at a church!” Well, he’s not totally wrong….Even I was confused for a time though, of why Soul Care...
Are You a Consumer?

Are You a Consumer?

More than at any time in human history, we live in a consumeristic society. Anything and everything that we could imagine can be bought or experienced for a price. Things that no previous generation would have imagined are now available to us with the click of a...
Glorifying God on the Sidelines

Glorifying God on the Sidelines

My stomach is in knots, my legs are jittery, and it’s taking a significant amount of self-control to not yell like my life depends on it. Did I mention I’m on the sidelines at a soccer game? And the players are four years old? And one of them is my child? Navigating...
Responding Well When Others Are Struggling

Responding Well When Others Are Struggling

In November 2017, I began walking a long road of sanctification, beginning with the exposure of my sin and followed by years of suffering the consequences. I struggled with alcohol – and will likely always struggle, apart from Christ’s strength – and was...
What Has Jesus Done?

What Has Jesus Done?

Whenever you see Isaiah Shultz around church, at work, or hanging out with his friends, you’ll notice his bracelet. It has a simple question inscribed on it – “What has Jesus done?”  The bracelet was a gift from his close friend and roommate, marking a pivotal...