Monthly Archives for May 2010
The Mercy Spiller
Once in a while a sentence of Scripture stabs your heart and wakes you up to realities you hadn’t quite felt before. This morning I sat on my porch reading and praying through a few psalms. Eventually I came to … Continue reading
Justifying Worry
When I am consumed by my problems–stressed out about my life, my family, and my job–I actually convey the belief that I think the circumstances are more important than God’s command to always rejoice. In other words, that I have … Continue reading
Grace, Not Gifts
Several months ago I received this email from a friend, reminding me that grace is more important than gifting when it comes to one’s calling. The main prerequisite for His work is not great gifts, but great grace. Acts 11:23-24: … Continue reading
A Monthly Day Away to Study & Pray; And, Wife’s Night Out.
For almost 4 years now I’ve kept what I call “A Monthly Day Away to Study & Pray.” Fellow pastors, if you don’t do something like this already, you should consider making this part of your monthly schedule. This has … Continue reading
God was an Entrepreneur
This is a clip from Tim Keller’s talk entitled “Creation & Creativity” given at the 2010 Entrepreneurship Initiative (Ei) Forum. The Ei Forum is the foremost gathering of investors and entrepreneurs committed to building a movement of innovative, gospel-centered, culture-renewing … Continue reading
The Lord who Delivered from the Paw of the Lion
1 Samuel 17:34-37 34 But David said to Saul, “Your servant used to keep sheep for his father. And when there came a lion, or a bear, and took a lamb from the flock, 35 I went after him and … Continue reading
Are You Playing Offense or Defense?
Take Christ at his word and see if he is true. If you’re wrestling with some sort of decision, reflect for a moment and ask yourself, Am I being brave, or am I being safe? In the end, it depends … Continue reading
Steve Smallman Interview: The Walk
I have been so impressed with Stephen Smallman’s book, The Walk: Steps for New and Renewed Followers of Jesus, that I decided to interview Stephen here on the blog. I hope this brief interview persuades you to buy Stephen’s book. … Continue reading
Trusting God
On Sunday night I led my last meeting with our 20s Leader Team–a group of people I dearly love. That same night one of our leaders, Jen, sent Taylor and me a great email. I’m posting Jen’s email here because … Continue reading