In our modern secular society, Christian leaders are often asked to shut up and sit down. We are encouraged to share our thoughts, positions, and opinions – but only in established Christian environments. But when our voice spills out from the pulpit and into the public square we are publically ridiculed and chastised. “For the sake of diversity you mustn’t give your opinion. For the … Continue reading Hey Christian – Don’t Shut Up!
I’m a church planter! And after nearly 12 years of late night visits, early morning calls, and long hours of pure hard work we have suddenly become an overnight success. Queue the laugher from every small-business owner, entrepreneur, and church planter reading this post. Here is what I have learned about starting and growing something out of nothing: You Never Arrive until you Arrive I … Continue reading The Myth of the Overnight Success
Ephesians 5:17-21 Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is. And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit; Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord; Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name … Continue reading Is it Possible to Know?
“Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.” Proverbs 3:5&6 It started out like any other day – wake up, reluctantly roll out of bed, take a quick shower because you snoozed your alarm one time too many, and head to work . . . until, … Continue reading When Life Suddenly Changes
People are frequently confused about the difference between a paradox and an oxymoron. And often times the reason for this is because both involve words which seem contradictory to each other. In the case of oxymoron, it’s often two words where each words definition is completely contradictory – and yet are commonly used in our English language. For the sake of illustration, let me share some … Continue reading Be Weak to Become Strong
Who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords; Who only hath immortality, dwelling in the light which no man can approach unto; whom no man hath seen, nor can see: to whom be honor and power everlasting. 1 Timothy 6:15-16 What is it that comes to your mind when you think about God? A.W. Tozer said, “What comes … Continue reading Infinite God
“Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ,” Philippians 3:8 It seems that from the time we are children, we are encouraged and challenged to be the best that we can be. … Continue reading Counting All Things as Loss
Olympians are amazing! They are like chocolate, superhero movies, and fast cars. It’s difficult not to be impressed by them. Could you imagine if the U.S. Olympic team traveled to Sochi or Rio de Janeiro and suddenly several of the athletes insisted they be allowed to participate in other events. The speed skater wants to be on the bobsled team. The sprinter wants become a … Continue reading Run Your Race
