Kelly and I had the honor to be the subject of this panting by our friend, Kristopher Orr. I have had it as my iPad’s wallpaper for a few years now. At first, I had it up because, well, who wouldn’t want to look at...
A few months after I decided that IAC would be my home, Ken Ross invited me to write my introduction for the IAC notes. I had left a toxic situation at a church, and I found IAC refreshing as I continued my faith journey. I...
I’m attending a new church. A few weeks into my adventure, I met a family that sat in the same row. They introduce themselves before the service starts. “And what is your name?” My name is Tait. “James? Well nice to meet you, James.” The service starts. A lot of...
(Note from Tait: This is the manuscript for a keynote address I gave at the online Wonderfully Made Conference in October, 2001. As a part of my agreement with SOUR, I cannot release the full video until fall 2022. However, I can publish the first...
Disability ministry crosses the entire spectrum of a church's ministry. Whether it's the children's ministry, the worship team, or the leadership, there is an element that could have a disability touch to it. During my years in this ministry, I have discovered that people don't...
Garth Brooks tells a story about the time when he released Friends in Low Places. The album was completely done and was selling at number one, when he writes “the missing verse” of the popular song. You probably know the story if you’re a fan....
Read Acts 10:8-20 Focus verse: “Then Peter began to speak: “I now realize how true it is that God does not show favoritism but accepts from every nation the one who fears him and does what is right.” Acts 10:34-35 Introduction Sammy loved the Lord. He sang the...