Monthly Archives for September 2010
Lead With Clear Vision
Last week The Gospel Alliance of Australia interviewed me. One of the questions they asked me was, “What single bit of counsel has made the most significant difference in your leadership?” My answer: Lead with clear vision. Where there’s no … Continue reading
Less Money, And Living With Mom & Dad
Today’s Wall Street Journal reports: The inflation-adjusted income of the median household—smack in the middle of the populace—fell 4.8% between 2000 and 2009, even worse than the 1970s, when median income rose 1.9% despite high unemployment and inflation. Between 2007 … Continue reading
The Kingdom is Advancing
The Kingdom of God is advancing! I was thinking about that when I wrote this on twitter today: The manger is worn. The cross is bloody. The tomb is empty. The throne is occupied. The kingdom is advancing. You can … Continue reading
Hudson
This is one of my new favorite pictures of Hudson, my second son, who is almost 2 years old. Don’t mess with this kid. He’s tough.
My Life is A Lot of Things, But It Isn’t Boring
My life is a lot of things, but it isn’t boring. I’m just beginning to come out of what has been the wildest few months of my short life, having experienced significant redirection from the hand of God. This strange, … Continue reading
Joy and Credible Christianity
Joy is at the heart of satisfied living. It is also at the heart of real and credible Christianity, the Christianity that glorifies God and shakes the world. As joy is, to quote C.S. Lewis, ‘the serious business of heaven,’ … Continue reading
Knowing the Will of God
Yesterday I returned from five life-shaping days in Florida with my friend Tullian Tchividjian (it’s worth your time to read Tullian’s testimony here) and with my new friends, Scotty and Darlene Smith. Scotty is founding pastor of Christ Community Church … Continue reading
The Most Thrilling Occupation in the World
E. Stanley Jones, The Unshakable Kingdom and the Unchanging Person: That kind of person [the believer] sees God, not in a vision, but sees God working with him and in him and backing him. He sees God at work everywhere. … Continue reading
Saturday Shot
This is Nick and “Uncle Red.” I met Nick and Uncle Red this summer while on a date with my wife in Boston’s North End. We talked for about 15 minutes about the history of crime in the neighborhood, and … Continue reading
Gospel Alliance Interview
The Gospel Alliance of Australia interviewed me this week. They asked me 13 questions ranging from what my morning devotions look like to what I would do if I were not a pastor. Go here to read the interview.