Where’s the Love? The following article is from Kairos Journal and fits perfectly with my message to Trinity Church from last week. Let’s pray for one another that love would be the dominate mark of our faith. And Trinity people—pray that for your pastor too. 4 Yet I hold this against you: You have forsaken … More The Challenge to Christians in every Generation: Where’s the Love?
This is an excellent post by my dear friend Terry Ivy. If you are wondering about the Holy Spirit, and the gifts of the Spirit, and the wonder of what God could and might do in your life, this isn’t a bad place to start. And then get on your knees and ask God for … More The Gifts of the Holy Spirit–Discernment or Rejection?
Wednesday is for Prayer Otis Redding died at the age of 26, but not before leaving the timeless “Dock of the Bay.” Jim Croce died at 30, but not before giving the world “Time in a Bottle.” Princess Diana of Wales died at 36, but not before championing the removal of war-mines from battle-fields. William … More What Will You Do with Your One Life?
Sunday Afternoon Musings If I could have a do-over on parenting my children, I might have them memorize every one of the verses below. Why? Because these verses serve to impress upon the heart the non-negotiable nature of the word of God … for life and happiness, for purpose and holiness, for strength against sin … More If I Could have a Do-over on Parenting My Kids
Friday is for Heart Songs It was 4 P.M. when Luther arrived at Worms, 40 miles south-southwest of Frankfort, Germany. Luther had been told that his views would be heard, but instead a stack of his books were arrayed on a table and he was asked two questions: Are these your books? Will you recant … More April 17, 1521: An Example for Believers in America on How to Change the World
This post is almost 5 years old. And yet, I find that the issue is perennial in my own life and the life of so many believers. We all need a reminder from time to time. For more see: You Aren’t Growing as a Christian Because You Don’t Need Him.
Thursday is for Discipleship “My central claim is that we can become like Christ by doing one thing — by following him in the overall style of life he chose for himself.” (Dallas Willard, The Spirit of the Disciplines, ix) Dallas Willard lives with Jesus now but his books continue to draw the heart of seekers of … More What Was the Overall Style of Jesus Ministry?
Just spent 20 minutes talking on the phone with a man I have never met who called up the pastor (me) of his father’s former church. He was emotional, drunk, broken, guilt ridden and longing, in the emptiness of all the choices that hollowed his life out, for a return to a more innocent time. … More “Friday Night” Party Night
We are quietly working this process in the ministry of Trinity Church with some wonderful results. One day, every man and woman in the church will be able to point to a mentor who helped them along the way. For more see: Older Men Teaching Younger.
Tuesday is for Thinking I’m generally a positive and hopeful person, except when it comes to politics. Then I become a cynic. The political season is tuning up its machinery to once again pull the wool over the eyes of America. Both the major political parties are well oiled machines at saying one thing and … More How Many Political Candidates Would Pass these Standards?
