Students of Scripture, Present with God in Prayer
Once you start leading other people in ministry you’ll find it difficult to continue leading yourself. It’s ironic, actually, but the truth is that whenever we take on the spiritual…
Pocket Gods
Imagine a world where people carry around gods in their pockets, using them like charms to get what they want, be who they wish, and live however they like. That’s…
It’s our anniversary today
Eighteen years…there have been fights and makeups; overdraft and interest; gifts and vacations; two beautiful kids and two beautiful countries; adventures, mishaps, tragedies, and plenty of laughter. I’ve spent more…
Where you are matters as much as who you are
Where you are matters as much as who you are. It’s no good thinking through your identity and vocation if you cannot make it work at home. What works in…
God’s plan is a little muddier than you might assume
I’m not sure there’s a more destructive idea out there, with less biblical support, than the idea that God has just one plan for your life—just one woman you could…
You can’t be anyone but yourself
You can’t be anyone but yourself. At best you might become a B+ imitation, but the people around you will always feel like you’re sporting a facade. Because you are….
What you do flows from who you are
Before you begin in any ministerial capacity—before you even ask what you should be doing, or how you should be doing it, or with whom—you need to understand that what…
Love Without Expectation
King Herod thought that, by building the new Temple, he would earn the right to control the Sanhedrin and appoint the Chief priests. He did have some measure of influence…
God’s Wants
Our culture simply cannot see the sense in following God: Let’s not wait for a solid relationship to grow. Let’s have sex now! Why get married? Let’s just live together….
Spiritual Dryness
In my experience, spiritual dryness is a way of life for most Christians. There may be many reasons for a season of spiritual dryness but, whatever the reason, it will…