A Parable of Castles and Servants Neuschwanstein Castle-Bavaria(not far from my ancestral home in Germany) “The castle was just over the hill off the main highway leading to the city. I lived on its outskirts but I could see its tallest spire. Weekly celebrations were the norm there. We could see the throngs going in … More A Modern Parable: They are Outside the Castle
“Those who have never lived in a society which has been won over from paganism by Christianity find it hard to imagine how extensive are the obstacles presented to Christian faith by religion, vice, custom and sheer laissez-faire. Wherever they went, Christians were opposed as anti-social, atheistic [because they didn’t believe in the Roman gods] … More The Absurdity and Power of the Gospel
Monday is for Discussion Great conversation after our worship service on Sunday about not waiting for “good weather” to care for and engage your neighbors with the message of Christ. A sister in Christ shared how she was looking forward to the good weather and beginning to have more opportunity to interact with neighbors and … More Christians: Come Out of Hibernation; Your Neighbors Need You.
Wednesday is for Prayer “And on the Sabbath day we went outside the gate to the riverside, where we supposed there was a place of prayer, and we sat down and spoke to the women who had come together.” (Acts 16:13, ESV) There was intentionality to Paul’s visit to the riverside, “we supposed there was … More Seizing the Moment and Opportunity for Impact
Monday is for Discussion I am beginning to work on the next book I will take up for exposition at Trinity Church. Here’s the introductory outline for the first message in the series from 1 Thessalonians. 1:1-2 His Coming Creates a Family A Cross-created family works together as a team. (v. 1-3) A Cross-created … More What does a Cross-created Family Look Like?
Weekend Links Major League Baseball start their spring training games this weekend. Spring is coming, despite last night’s mini-snow storm. Think about your garden and how you can use it to befriend, care for, provide for and strengthen your neighbors. Start praying now for opportunities to be bold. Enjoy your weekend and don’t forget to … More 10 Questions for Church planters, Art Theology, John Piper, Dogs with Rhythm, Voter Fraud, Flannery O’Conner and much more
Friday is for Heart Songs Acts 8:4-8 (ESV) 4 Now those who were scattered went about preaching the word. 5 Philip went down to the city of Samaria and proclaimed to them the Christ. 6 And the crowds with one accord paid attention to what was being said by Philip when they heard him and saw the … More Domesticated Puppy Dog Faith
Friday is for Heart Songs “Parables for a Sleeping Church” (Video Version HERE) All of these parables are being story-boarded now and eventually, all of these modern day parables will be made into videos for use in churches who want to stimulate their people to make disciples of the nations.* Hear then, . . . … More Parables for a Sleeping Church: The Parable of the Forgetful Farmer
Friday is for Heart Songs God is a lover and he desires lovers. And to love the lost the way they need to be loved we need to love the Lord more than we love the lost. That kind of love only grows out of an intimacy with God. And that intimacy is only grown … More God is a Lover and He is Looking for Lovers
Friday is for Heart Songs If your team makes it to the playoffs (pick the sport, it doesn’t matter), if they succeed where others fail, if they overcome their injuries and their foibles, your joy will explode not in an explanation but in a loud and enthusiastic announcement, “We’re going to the playoffs!” That distinction … More The Power of Good News
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