When I first entered into the ministry I either stumbled upon or was given, some sage advice. Every few years this old friend makes a return visit to keep me mindful of how to navigate life's greasy bits and stay focused on the call that God places on each one of us. Stick … [Read more...] about The Devil Has Rabbits
The Rhythm of Life
The Psalms have always been central to a thriving church. And I would argue that the congregation that sets the Psalms aside is a church that will soon find herself in loveless mediocrity. The five books that make up the Book of Psalms were central to temple and synagogue … [Read more...] about The Rhythm of Life
Still Rolls the Stone
Christianity is a Public Religion. The world wants to legislate that religion be made a private affair. But, if the world had wanted the church to keep quiet about Jesus it should have thought of that before it crucified Him publicly. The death of Jesus was a public event. He … [Read more...] about Still Rolls the Stone
Loving One Another, in Particular
Believers are a congregation of God's people. They come from many places and many cultures. If it were not for the work of God's Spirit, many believers would not seek each other out for company. But now, in that Spirit, we have been gathered together, and these people have … [Read more...] about Loving One Another, in Particular
The Resurrection of the World
Many Christians think that the resurrection is something that needs to be proven. It is challenged by unbelievers, and so we assemble our arguments to show that Jesus did too rise from the dead. But the resurrection is not something requiring proof. It is proof. The New … [Read more...] about The Resurrection of the World