As a young husband, father, and youth pastor, I hit a major bump in the road. After Pam and I had spent six years working with students…… Read more “Posture of Faith #1: Humble Hearts”
Category: Know and live from the Scriptures
An Urgency to Get Things Done
“Don’t just sit there… Do something. Say something!!” How many of you had a parent or older sibling say one of those two statements to you? The…… Read more “An Urgency to Get Things Done”
Speed of Life—revealing where we put our hope and trust
I’ve come to believe that there is no clearer gauge of where we are putting our hope than the speed of our lives. This past year, I’ve been reflecting…… Read more “Speed of Life—revealing where we put our hope and trust”
Finding Joy in the New Year #2
New Year’s is a time when people review the past year and look forward to the days ahead. Pam and I usually take some time on New…… Read more “Finding Joy in the New Year #2”
Finding Joy in the New Year #1
New Year’s is a time when people review the past year and look forward to the days ahead. Pam and I usually take some time on New…… Read more “Finding Joy in the New Year #1”
Ministering to Our Families
As the holiday season approaches, I invite you to consider three key thoughts for ministering to your family near and far. It often takes time for the…… Read more “Ministering to Our Families”
Jesus’ Intro to Discipleship #2 – Surprising Entry: Matthew 5:3-12
The Second Idea: You Call That a Blessing? The Sermon on the Mount, an introduction to life as a disciple, connects our life as Christ-followers to the reign…… Read more “Jesus’ Intro to Discipleship #2 – Surprising Entry: Matthew 5:3-12”
Jesus’ Intro to Discipleship #1 – Favored Ones: Matthew 5:3-12
The Beatitudes of Matthew are some of the most often quoted teachings of Jesus by both believers in Jesus and those who see him as just another…… Read more “Jesus’ Intro to Discipleship #1 – Favored Ones: Matthew 5:3-12”
Two Forces in the Spread of Jesus’ Kingdom
The two tribes I talked about in my last blog post (tolerance at all cost or truth at all cost) represent extreme stereotypes of Christ-followers, though not…… Read more “Two Forces in the Spread of Jesus’ Kingdom”