In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus describes our unique identity as preservatives in a broken and rotting world: “You are the salt of the earth. But…… Read more “Followers of Jesus – As Salt of the Earth”
Category: Live among those who don’t know Christ
God’s Compassionate People
You don’t have to wander too far from home or read much news to be reminded that our culture and world are broken. As a whole, we…… Read more “God’s Compassionate People”
Navigating the Waves of Cultural Change
Recently, my son-in-law told a story about fishing from a kayak. While he was enjoying a day on a lake, a ski boat raged by, sending a…… Read more “Navigating the Waves of Cultural Change”
Be a Master of God’s Word
As a young believer, I was encouraged to take advantage of all the benefits of God’s Word. Today, an illustration that helps me consider the ways that…… Read more “Be a Master of God’s Word”
The Appetite of Our Soul
If you are like most people, at some time during a day, your soul cries out and says something like, “I want some of that!” Depending on the…… Read more “The Appetite of Our Soul”
O’Reilly, Matthews, Hannity or . .?
Where do you look for authoritative opinions to help form your own convictions on life and truth? Some people look to the authority of media personalities or…… Read more “O’Reilly, Matthews, Hannity or . .?”
Gospel-Advancing Communities
In his time, the apostle Paul laid spiritual foundations in the lives of many people, including those in Colossae. Not only was the Gospel spreading in their…… Read more “Gospel-Advancing Communities”
Two Perspectives in the Body of Christ
Do these stereotypes—tolerance at all cost or truth at all cost—bear any resemblance to the reality you see around you? What if we called the people who hold…… Read more “Two Perspectives in the Body of Christ”
A Critical Need: Life Mentoring
Lately I’ve been amazed at the opportunities to invest in the next generation – both believers and nonbelievers. If we had the time, we could be coaching…… Read more “A Critical Need: Life Mentoring”
An Apprenticeship with Christ
A number of years ago – the Navigators established an exciting “internship” program called the EDGE Corps. As I look back, Pam and my involvement in its early…… Read more “An Apprenticeship with Christ”