Romans 8 is arguably the grandest chapter in the Bible. It begins by reminding us that there is no more condemnation for those in Christ and it ends by assuring us that nothing can separate us from God’s love. It’s kind of hard to improve on that. But Romans 8 doesn’t just begin and end [...]
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TWO SURE THINGS IN THE NEW YEAR
Posted in Uncategorized on December 29, 2009 | 2 Comments »
LIGHT IN THE MIDST OF DARKNESS
Posted in Uncategorized on December 24, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Christmas Eve… I love this time of year. The nostalgia of Christmas is a precious feeling, as memories of Christmases long ago flood through my mind and stir the emotions. The fun of being with my own family reminds me of how incredibly blessed I am.
Being a preacher, however, my mind seems to always go [...]
PEOPLE WHO LIFT AND PEOPLE WHO LEAN
Posted in Uncategorized on December 10, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Are you a leaner or a lifter?
Has God given you the chance to touch somebody’s life this season? Can you spend some time with them mentoring and helping coach them through challenging situations? Can you use your talents to help encourage and lift someone today? It may be your family. It [...]
OF LIFE AND LEGACY
Posted in Uncategorized on December 3, 2009 | 1 Comment »
I’m part of a pastors’ group of six that meets monthly. Recently a dear friend and fellow pastor who has been in our group for eleven years shared that he has accepted another pastoral assignment in Connecticut. Chad’s new responsibilities begin with the New Year. Each of us wished him well, prayed for him and [...]
EMBRACING YOUR ASSIGNMENT
Posted in Uncategorized on November 19, 2009 | 2 Comments »
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about my assignment in life. By “assignment” I mean one’s general situation in life, the thing to which God has called you. The assignment you have right now is God ordained! It includes the family you have. It includes your socioeconomic status. It includes your work place [...]
MY LIFE IS MY MINSTRY, PART 7
Posted in Uncategorized on October 15, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Integrity is doing the right thing, especially when it costs us. Our lives speak powerfully for Christ when we live that way.
Now the only way you can really measure integrity is when a person is under pressure. When things are going well you can’t really measure integrity. The only way to measure it is to [...]
MY LIFE IS MY MINISTRY, PART 6
Posted in Uncategorized on October 15, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Perhaps the greatest character quality for an effective Christian life is integrity. Integrity means that there is a wholeness about our lives, a thorough integration of our beliefs and behavior. We are consistent.
Paul uses a special word picture in 2 Corinthians 1:12 that has always meant a lot to me. He says, “Now this is [...]
MY LIFE IS MY MINISTRY, PART 5
Posted in Uncategorized on September 10, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Many people feel a sense of futility about letting their life be their ministry in the workplace. They may say, “My work is a place where I can’t really make a difference. I really don’t have much influence.” But God wants to use you whatever you’re doing, wherever you’re at, to be a light.
Back on [...]
MY LIFE IS MY MINISTRY, PART 4
Posted in Uncategorized on September 1, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Patrick thought he was going to a mere garage sale. God had a larger purpose in mind.
The elderly couple who lived there were at odds. Although married for decades they hardly spoke. The wounds and neglect of years had calcified into a cold war. Even the yard sale bore signs of division: his items in [...]
MY LIFE IS MY MINISTRY, PART 3
Posted in Uncategorized on July 29, 2009 | 1 Comment »
When I ask the question, “How well is my life being my ministry?” I have to grapple with the question of culture. How do I view the culture? Is the culture something totally evil that I must confront and stand against? Or, is the culture something totally good that I must embrace and engage?
Trust me [...]
