In the 1980s, a credit card company advertised, “Membership has its privileges.” What an incredible tagline for us to use as members of the body of Christ! Think about it: we get to spend our time here on earth in a personal relationship with the King of Kings! We have His ear! He knows our
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My Tuesday evening life group is reading the book Holiness! by J.C. Ryle (1816-1900) The book is available free online because it’s in the public domain. At the bottom of the Table of Contents is this note: (This volume is considered the best book on the Christian life that has EVER been written.) What a
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Today’s Bible verse is often used as the mission statement when discussing missions. It’s an imperative. It is the Missions Command. It’s not a suggestion. There is no way to misinterpret this passage. One could even break it down into baby steps: Go Make disciples Baptize Teach Do we need to do these things alone?
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Last evening I attended my first commissioning event. A young couple has been called to the missions field and this was their send-off. It was an evening of preaching, prayers, and tears. While everyone who knows them and loves them is excited and proud for answering the call, we’re also sad to see them go.
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The end of February/beginning of March has been an overwhelming time in my writing life journey and I was ready to quit (again). I was reassessing my writing life, what I’m doing, and thought all the negative thoughts:“I can’t do this.”“This is too hard.”“My entire focus is on gaining followers. How is that serving God?
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I wanted to share part of Isaiah 59 with you because I feel it’s relevant to what’s going on in Ukraine, and the world’s reaction. Trying to choose a few passages is proving most difficult because it’s all good. Verses 1-13 talk about Evil and Oppression. Verses 14-21 talk about Judgment and Redemption. If you
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This morning’s news is that Kherson has been taken over by Russian forces. Over a million people have left their homes to seek refuge in other countries. I pray fervently for Ukraine. My heart breaks for them. Please continue to pray and pray without ceasing for the people of Ukraine. If you’re so inclined, please
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As war rages on, the death toll rises and destruction becomes more widespread. The images are heartbreaking. However, the Ukrainians have fought valiantly and continue to show their strength and courage every single day. I am in awe of them. They are small but mighty. They have the combined heart of a robust army. We
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