It’s not even Thanksgiving and Christmas is already here. Shopping malls have decked their halls and stores are aglow with Christmas decor and trimmings. Inboxes and mailboxes are overflowing with holiday advertisements and the consumerism of Christmas is pushing forward. We haven’t even stuffed our turkeys or tasted our pumpkin pies and Kris Kringle is …
On November 20th, 2017 I boarded my flight in Ft. Lauderdale as a NASCAR Chaplain for the last time. My final weekend at Homestead-Miami Speedway is one I will not soon forget. It was a time of reflection and celebration, yet a time that was tinged with pain and fear as well. As I settled …
Not my will, but yours be done “My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death” Matthew 26:38 In the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus left the city to appeal to the Father. He knew what was ahead of Him and it wasn’t a pleasurable thought. Pain was just around the corner; flesh being …
Contributed by Clarke Cayton, Chaplain for Christian Care Ministry (Chaplains Collective Member) Christians love nativities at Christmastime. When I was growing up, I didn’t care much for decorating the tree or putting up lights, but I always made sure I was the one who got to arrange the nativity set. Every community has its own …
In 2019 Chaplains Collective is excited to launch a grant making program. Chaplains Collective ministry grants are available to chaplain members of the Chaplains Collective. Grants are to provide a means of Biblical proclamation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ through the chaplaincy ministry, and by assisting the fulfillment of the organizations purpose, “To grow …
I wonder how many people drive by Edz Wingz on a regular basis and say ‘not a chance’. Edz exterior is rough and weathered; it definitely doesn’t invite you inside. Yet those that are willing to give Edz a chance experience joyful service and delicious food. You just need to be willing to look beyond …
Regardless of how my singing sounds, down in the deepest parts of my soul there is an expression of joy. My soul sings. I love that phrase, My soul sings. While it is not found in one particular verse of scripture (though Psalm 103 and Psalm 31 will get you close), the phrase resonates with my feeling of being …
My heart broke this week as I read about a young 30 year old Pastor who recently made the decision to end his life, leaving behind his wife and three children. Sadly, he’s not the first. I read about Andrew Stoecklein, who was the lead pastor of Inland Hills, as I sat in a parking …
So what is Chaplains Collective really all about, anyways? Three words. Connection. Training. Resources.
There is something meaningful and important about going to where people are. It’s hard to love people if you don’t spend time with people.