the believer’s New Year’s Resolution: ABIDE IN CHRIST ”And because of Him you are in Christ Jesus, who became to us wisdom from God, righteousness and sanctification and redemption.” 1 Corinthians 1:30 I am currently rereading a book entitled, “Abide In Christ” written by Andrew Murray. The book is clearly based off the parable…
The uniqueness of this person that sat on the other side of the café’ table was not lost on me. It is not often one has the opportunity to engage an individual who actually carries a status of royalty. And yet, Prince Paul Konu did not carry himself with a kind of air that suggested prideful arrogance. On…
“Nathan said to David, “You are the man!” 2 Samuel 12:7 God has blessed me to be a part of an accountability group for men in pastoral ministry. Once a month the men take turns “sitting on the hot seat” and sharing about certain things happening in their particular ministry context and personal life. In addition to having…
“Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ”. 1 Corinthians 11:1 I get psychologically charged whenever we’re preparing to visit my in-laws cabin in northern Wisconsin. For me (and Leah) that place provides the ultimate opportunity for rest and spiritual reflection. There’s nothing quite like it. The only sounds to be heard is the sonnet…
“Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ”. 1 Corinthians 11:1 Today I want to briefly share with you a practice that Leah and I have cultivated and enjoyed as we have together pursued God and served Him in ministry. It is the discipline of reading Christian biographies. I call it a discipline in that, as with…
“The seed sown among the thorns is the one who hears the word, but the worries of this life and the deceitfulness of riches choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful.” Matthew 13:22 Wow, this is a truly beautiful place to live. I found myself speaking those words out loud last week during our vacation…
“The LORD said to Gideon, “The people with you are too many for me to give the Midianites in their hand, lest Israel boast over Me, saying ‘My own hand has saved me’” Judges 7:2 As Russia’s military moves forward in their invasion of Ukraine, the world sort of watches with a collective mixture of sadness…
“But I, brothers, could not address you as spiritual people, but as people of the flesh, as infants in Christ.” 1 Corinthians 3:1 There was a time when Hollywood and the general public seem to have this obsession with child celebrities. I don’t know if that is still the case today. But when I was growing up, kids…
“Rejoice not over me, O my enemy; when I fall, I shall rise; when I sit in darkness, the Lord will be a light to me. I will bear the indignation of the Lord because I have sinned against Him, until He pleads my cause and executes judgment for me.” Micah 7:8-9 What a game. That was my initial…
“I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. 2 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable…