Don’t Despise Discipline
“Nathan said to David, “You are the man!” 2 Samuel 12:7 God has blessed me to be a part of an accountability group for men in pastoral ministry. Once a month the men take turns “sitting on the hot seat” and sharing about certain things happening in their particular ministry context and personal life. In addition to having […]
Where Are You Headed?
“Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ”. 1 Corinthians 11:1 I get psychologically charged whenever we’re preparing to visit my in-laws cabin in northern Wisconsin. For me (and Leah) that place provides the ultimate opportunity for rest and spiritual reflection. There’s nothing quite like it. The only sounds to be heard is the sonnet […]
The Treasure Of Christian Biography
“Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ”. 1 Corinthians 11:1 Today I want to briefly share with you a practice that Leah and I have cultivated and enjoyed as we have together pursued God and served Him in ministry. It is the discipline of reading Christian biographies. I call it a discipline in that, as with […]
The Deceitfulness Of Riches
“The seed sown among the thorns is the one who hears the word, but the worries of this life and the deceitfulness of riches choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful.”Matthew 13:22 Wow, this is a truly beautiful place to live. I found myself speaking those words out loud last week during our vacation in […]
The Co-operation Of The Holy Spirit
Finding Comfort After Failure
“Rejoice not over me, O my enemy;when I fall, I shall rise;when I sit in darkness,the Lord will be a light to me.I will bear the indignation of the Lordbecause I have sinned against Him,until He pleads my causeand executes judgment for me.” Micah 7:8-9 What a game. That was my initial response after watching the Kansas City Chiefs […]