I met a man recently, a minister of the gospel, who was pretty beaten up. For whatever reason, after 20 years of ministry this guy had suffered two breakdowns as a result of the kind of ministry and the kind of congregation he was called to serve in. A man in this situation … [Read more...] about People with a Large Heart
Joy
Puritan Joy
Our God is a God of gladness and Jesus is a King who delights in the children of men (Proverbs 8:31), which is to say, He delights in you. Given who we are, this must be accepted by faith. One of the ways He expresses His delight is by inviting us to the party. He inviting us … [Read more...] about Puritan Joy
Sacrifice
If you want something, you are going to have to pay for it, or else pay later for having it. And you are going to pay for it in blood, sweat and tears. This is not something we want to hear. We want to hear about revival, rapture or a roll in the hay, not sacrifice. But sacrifice … [Read more...] about Sacrifice
Open the Heavens
Like the Wizard of Oz, the gods of this world want you to be dazzled from a distance while they remain hidden behind a curtain. But the God who made Heaven and Earth wants you to share in His glory and the abundance and so He entered into this world. He entered into this world in … [Read more...] about Open the Heavens
#14 Jesus and Fruit Bearing
After a person has been a Christian for a while, it's natural for them to start asking themselves, "how am I doing?" We ask it as a church also. “This is the Way...”, said Jesus. So, how's that walk with Jesus going? Some see only thorns and thistles and miss the small growing … [Read more...] about #14 Jesus and Fruit Bearing