It's more than sad that Christians have a reputation for being hypocritical. As the light of the world, Christ came to reveal and to expose. All who come into his light must simultaneously become more authentic and more pure. We can only do this when we believe enough in the potency of his blood to … Continue reading Let There Be Light!
On Reining and Releasing
Christ is the most secure leader of all time. Consider these words of his, Very truly I tell you, whoever believes in me will do the works I have been doing, and they will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father. (John 14:12 NIV) He had no need to … Continue reading On Reining and Releasing
One Thing
So, I'm working on my schedule again. Over the years, I've realized that unless I budget my time around my priorities, I will fall under the tyranny of the urgent and of my desires. I want to live on purpose. I don't know how long I will have on this earth but I'm sure it … Continue reading One Thing
5 Harvest Needs Summary
Most church goers that I know struggle with the idea of sharing their faith with others. Often, they just don't know where to start. We've been doing Christianity minus mission for so long that those abilities have atrophied in the body of Christ. I confess that this was the case for me as much as … Continue reading 5 Harvest Needs Summary
Overlap
Parkinson's Law states that "Work expands to fill the time available for its completion." It's based on the scientific observation that no matter how few tasks a person may commit to, they will be able to fill their time entirely on those tasks. For instance, if a person has been given the task of filing … Continue reading Overlap
Lacking Nothing
We cannot minister what we do not have. Conversely, we will not receive fresh infilling of God's grace until we share what he has already given us.
Where the Buck Stops, So Does the Gospel.
Last Saturday, I turned my foot while walking in my driveway and heard a pop. Thinking I must have incurred a mild sprain, my first instinct was to put it up. I thought, "I'll keep it this way for a couple of hours and then I'll get back to work." When I attempted to resume … Continue reading Where the Buck Stops, So Does the Gospel.
