What is the Foundation of Your Spiritual Life?
The past couple of years, my wife, Pam, and I have become quite acquainted with the importance of foundations. When our home burned to the ground in…… Read more “What is the Foundation of Your Spiritual Life?”
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 #3 – In a Broken World: Matthew 5:13-16
Here in the beginning of Jesus’ historic Sermon (what we’ve called, His “manual on true discipleship”), He paints a clear picture of what our identity is as…… Read more “Jesus’ Intro to Discipleship #3 – In a Broken World: Matthew 5:13-16”
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”
Discipling—Jesus’ Way
What did Jesus say about being a disciple? If Jesus heard that question, he might say, “I’m glad you asked! I actually spent a good bit of time teaching…… Read more “Discipling—Jesus’ Way”
The Chameleon and Waldo
Which are you? Do you blend in or stand out? God calls you to be both. There are dual, powerful forces in the advance of the gospel—presence…… Read more “The Chameleon and Waldo”
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”
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”