Summary: We live in a divided world in so many ways. Jesus calls us to unity in the Church through the power of the Spirit. What does unity look like and how can we grow closer together in unity? Introduction In my last post, I looked at Biblical images that…
Biblical Answers for Today’s Tough QuestionsJames L. Garlow Every once in a while I read a book about current issues to keep me well-informed as a Christian and as a pastor. I picked up this book because I was interested in most of the subject matter of the author wanted…
Momentum is a powerful ally in the creative process. I know people say things like that all the time, but these past two weeks are making me a believer. I just read a book, The War of Art by Stephen Pressfield that talks about Resistance and how it keeps you…
Summary: We all have an image of ourselves and how we think others see us. When you become a disciple of Jesus, the most important vision of yourself is how God sees you. Here are just a few images of you. Introduction In my last post, I concluded teaching in…
Steps to Walking by Faith, Not by SightJennifer Rothschild I was unfamiliar with Jennifer’s ministry, and therefore didn’t realize by the title that she is blind. She opens by talking about her story and how she became blind. I went up to the story because I am legally blind since…
I got back from the hospital last week and started chipping away at all my projects once again. I hesitate to say on doing an awesome job in making great strides of progress. A little progress here, a little progress there. That’s when Matt and it’s going well. I’ve been…
Summary: Our natural response to an offense is to pass judgment and enforce our vengeance on the person who has offended us. But Jesus shows us what we must do to represent Him well when offended. He will show you a better way. Introduction In my last post, I taught…
How to Help Others Follow Jesus: 9Marks Building Healthy ChurchesMark Dever This book is part of a series on helping pastors and churches, and congregants, learn how to do basics in the ministry. Dever approaches the process of making disciples with excellent hopes and pointers for everyone from pastors to…
Most of you have not heard from me this past week at all. You are probably looking for an Author News post last week but didn’t get one. I didn’t do it on purpose or give you a report on my progress because I am lazy. Last Wednesday I was…
Summary: Our culture tells us that believing in ourselves, being independent, and getting what we want out of life are great values. But these are worldly ideas, and we need to realize the shortsightedness in them. As disciples of Jesus, we need to do the opposite. Introduction In my last…