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
Blessed are the merciful.
Jesse Ventura once said, "Christianity is for losers." Many took umbrage to this but I think he was just restating Christ's words, "Blessed are the poor in spirit for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." Christ offers his merits and demands that we cash ours in to get them. For the most part, society's winners … Continue reading Blessed are the merciful.
What I Need Is Christ
Let me illustrate with another story. I once arrived in America in the home of a saved couple who requested me to pray for them. I inquired the case of their trouble. Oh, Mr. Nee, we have been in a bad way lately', they confessed. We are so easily irritated by the children, and during … Continue reading What I Need Is Christ
The Infamous Question #3
I've watched this one question awaken believers from their slumber. Ask it of yourself and others to see what I mean.
1 Cor. 5 Devo
So, we're meeting tonight and I'm doing the devo. I thought I'd publish it here just to make it easier for me to find and use on my tablet. You could use it too if you want. As a kid, I remember being amazed by Amish Friendship Bread. With just a few ingredients added every … Continue reading 1 Cor. 5 Devo
Rediscovering Christ’s Legacy
What tangible evidence of his time among us did Christ leave on this earth? Was it a book? No, that came three and half centuries before and three and half centuries after his 33ish years here. Was it an institution? No, as a marginalized and persecuted movement, Christianity had no legal standing, no published address, … Continue reading Rediscovering Christ’s Legacy
The Gospel Makes Disciples of Jesus
Here is a great video of Jeff Vanderstelt sharing at the Verge Conference about the holistic nature of making disciples through the proclamation of the gospel.
