Yeah, I wrote this but it's really important.
I’ve Got Enough Friends
If we're working too hard to bring one person to Christ, we might have more in common with the Pharisees than with Jesus.
Don’t Call Me; I’ll Call You
I can't think of one instance when a person who came to the church building for material assistance has gone on to become a fruitful follower of Christ or even a productive member of society. By the time a person has resorted to soliciting aid from an institution they have burned enough bridges in their … Continue reading Don’t Call Me; I’ll Call You
It’s Hard to Be Like Jesus
Recently, my life has been an interesting juxtaposition between seeing fruit and answered prayers along with rejection by some who are dear to me. It's a reminder to me that following Jesus isn't supposed to always feel good. Lately, these words of Christ have been resounding in my head: 22 Blessed are you when people hate … Continue reading It’s Hard to Be Like Jesus
Awesome
I've been reading the first several chapters of Acts over the past few weeks (read, I haven't finished it for my Growth Group) and I never ceased to be challenged by this account of the normal Christian life. While reading Acts 2 a compelling phrase caught my eye, And awe came upon every soul, and many … Continue reading Awesome
Awake at the Wheel
My wife can't sleep while I'm driving. She's physically capable of sleeping in the car. In fact, she's really good at it. But if she falls asleep, so do I. She would prefer to just black out and wake up on our arrival but she can't. One of the many times she looked over to … Continue reading Awake at the Wheel
An Empty Bottle
We can worry about our problems or we can address The Problem.
Pleasant Street is Gone 