A poem by Will Case about the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, on the occasion of Easter 2026.
Sin, Sickness, and Shadow: How Dracula and Nosferatu Help Us See Evil
Two vampire tales—Dracula and Nosferatu—reveal twin faces of evil. One seduces; the other infects. Together, they expose the anatomy of sin and the sickness of the world. Stoker and Murnau’s visions mirror humanity’s moral unraveling and point us toward Christ, the Great Physician, who restores what evil consumes.
45 Things I’ve Learned in 45 Years
Today on my 45th birthday I’m sharing some reflections on life, faith, parenting, and some areas in which I’m still trying to grow. I’m grateful for the journey so far!
Improve Instantly at Writing Prompts
Want to get better at writing prompts for AI—instantly? Here’s a simple trick: before running your prompt, ask the AI to suggest a better version first. Just one sentence of extra effort can sharpen your prompt, clarify your goals, and dramatically improve your results. I’ll even give you three ready-to-use templates (from beginner to expert) to help you try it out. This one habit can accelerate your learning and unlock the full potential of tools like ChatGPT.
Advanced File Analysis: Letting AI Work Directly with What You Upload
Tired of trying to explain complex documents to AI? What if you could just show it instead? In this post, explore how uploading files—like spreadsheets, PDFs, and photos—lets AI analyze, summarize, and generate insights with accuracy and creativity. This is one of the most powerful tools you can use for ministry and life!
Love, Mercy, and Forgiveness
A collection of brief thoughts about love, mercy, and forgiveness.
The Power of Active Listening in Conflict
Many conflicts escalate due to a lack of feeling heard. Learn how active listening can defuse tension and foster understanding.
Flipping the Script: A Great Way to Collaborate with AI
Learn how to give AI a target goal, and flip the script so it can glean from you what it needs to help you accomplish your objective.
Prayer, Faith, and Spiritual Growth
Encouragement to deepen our relationship with God through prayer, endurance, and transformation in trials.
III. Conflict Styles: Finding the Right Approach
There are at least five ways you might go about fighting a good fight. Identify your typical conflict style and learn more about what style might best fit your situation.
Journaling vs. Oversharing: A Healthier Way to Reflect on Life
If you enjoy the practice of making posts about your life, but realize you are probably prone to oversharing, have you considered a digital journal app?
Using the Persona Approach with AI
Use the Persona Approach with Generative AI models to have a useful thinking partner, a sounding board, or even a panel of experts.
Human Identity and Christian Character
Examining what it means to be made in God’s image and how we cultivate Christian character, integrity, and humility.
II. Five Levels of Conflict
For church settings, it is helpful to know about Speed Leas’ five levels of church conflict. Here is an overview of what they are and how to respond to them.
Basics of Artificial Intelligence
AI is no replacement for people, but it can serve as a helpful assistant. Here are some basics of how it works and some tips for getting started.
God’s Nature, Presence, and Mystery
A collection of aphorisms exploring how God’s eternal nature, His presence, and His mystery shape our faith and trust through His unseen work.
I. The Nature of Conflict
Conflict is unavoidable, but it’s not always negative. Learn how to embrace conflict as an opportunity for growth, deeper relationships, and healthier leadership.
Profound Quotes by Carl Jung
This is a small collection of significant quotes by Carl Jung, accompanied by some imagery they inspired.
A.I. Ministry: A New Application of an Old Dilemma
Artificial Intelligence is providing a fresh opportunity to reconsider an old dilemma: What is the role of a person’s faith in the validity of sacramental acts?
Using Scripture Journals to Go Deeper
If you haven’t considered getting a Scripture journal, it’s a great way to help you go deeper in your study and transformation. Here is a current assortment of options to get an individual book of the Bible, set up for your note-taking, study, and artistic engagements.
Haikus From Ephesians
Here is a collection of devotional Haikus based on various passages from Ephesians.
How Do You Pay Your Volunteers?
Effective leadership involves not only providing guidance and direction but also fostering a supportive and encouraging environment. Through our method of leadership, we want to motivate volunteers, boost their morale, and create a sustainable and fulfilling volunteer experience. How do you “pay” your volunteers?
Dagen H: Teaching a New Normal
September 3, 1967 was Dagen H, or “H-Day” in Sweden. On this day, the entire nation made a huge change. We can learn a lot about good leadership and communication practices from their accomplishment.
08 | Faith in Community
One of the most important ways we are formed is through the Christian community. The church gives us examples of faith in all stages of life, and friends who encourage us and support us through our struggles. Be intentional about how you connect with people who can help you grow, and in whom you can invest.
Reflecting on Twenty Years in Ministry
As of January 2024, I have been working in full-time ministry for twenty years. I wanted to celebrate this milestone, and to share some things I’ve learned along the way.
07 | Adjusting Your Thinking
Here are some common thinking traps and ways you can avoid them, as well as some specific ways to cultivate and magnify positive emotions.
06 | Engaging with Scripture
Scripture is foundational to Christian spirituality. Here are some different ways to engage with Scripture. If you want some kinds of insights you haven’t had before, it is worth trying to engage with Scripture in ways you haven’t before.
05 | “Teach Me To Pray”
Prayer is one of the fundamental building blocks of spiritual growth. Here are some things to consider as you put together your practice of prayer, as well as four different ways to pray.
Alternative Responses to Someone in Crisis
When we see a person hurting, we often want to say something. Rather than some of the old clichés which are not always helpful, here are some other ways you might respond more helpfully.
04 | Creating a Rule of Life
This post will guide you through the process of creating a personal Rule of Life; a strategy for how to become the person you are trying to be.
03 | Purpose in Patterns
You could describe much of who a person is by summarizing their habits. Here are some ideas about how habits work, how to form good ones, and how to break bad ones. We honor God best when we love the right things in the right order of priorities.
Nativity Plays and New Members
While attending a Nativity play, it occurred to me that there are a lot of helpful concepts we can apply from the story of Jesus’ birth to how we welcome and integrate newcomers into the story of God, lived out by the church.
A Guided Experience: Lectio Divina
An explanation and guided experience in an old practice called Lectio Divina. Try it and see what you think!
02 | Pathways to God
Even though your life is unique, it is helpful to consider what has helped other people to grow closer to God. Here are some basic frameworks for thinking about God, pathways to God, and typical moves that faith can involve as you engage with these practices.
01 | Five Foundations for Spiritual Growth
Here are five foundational ideas for how Spiritual Growth works, and a challenge for you to try.
Designing Your Life for Growth
This post is a collection of links to the various posts in the series: Designing Your Life For Growth as well as an annotated bibliography of books to consider on the topic of Spiritual Formation.
How AI Can Help With Ideas and Prep
It isn’t my opinion that AI-generated content is yet capable of replacing the deep thinking and creativity of humans, but it can provide terrific starting points and initial brainstorming.
Digital Church: Our New Virtual Frontiers
Virtual Reality and Artificial Intelligence are here to stay. How might we harness their potential for the Kingdom of God?
A Word About Elders, Ministers, & Transitions
Reflections about times of transition and the interactions between church leaders.
Design on the Grid
To make slides more impactful, pay attention to the basic principles of photography.
Groups Can Be Good
In many settings, identifying groups can lead to negative things. But to encourage positive change, it can benefit a person to know how and with whom they identify themselves.
Rightly Ordered Illustrations
To help people stay with you, when you have a variety of content, the order matters in which you give it.
Remember: You’re On A 2-Way Street
One of the most helpful books I’ve read in a while is Bowdle’s Rethink Communication. It’s all specifically about churches and how we communicate. I
You Have Ten Minutes
People’s lives are constantly stimulated and distracted. To keep them with you, you must vary your content style frequently.
Don’t Replace Yourself WIth Slides
If it’s all on your slides, why do they need you? Let visuals be an aid, not a replacement.
Speak to the Middle Space
Speak to the intersection of theology and life. If your theology doesn’t “become flesh” it won’t provide anything useful.
Don’t Send Rabbits Running
People are distracted enough as it is. Don’t contribute to your listeners’ struggle to focus on your message.
Five Foundations For Spiritual Growth
If you are wanting to grow spiritually, here are some foundational ideas upon which to build your routines and expectations.
Rethinking How We Interpret Scripture with Rachel Howell
In this episode, we talk with Rachel Howell about Biblical interpretation. A scholar and missionary herself, Rachel has taken a deep dive into Alexander Campbell’s influence on Churches of Christ in the way we view and interpret Scripture. She will critique some areas of imbalance and suggest what it might look like to build an even healthier hermeneutic as we move forward.
Balance your Commentators
As you prepare to speak, how do you go about researching what you will share? It might help to balance out the commentaries with which you’re interacting.