In the second part of Peter’s first sermon in Acts 2 (Acts 2:22-41), he lists at least four reasons why Jesus is worthy of us following. I am sure there are other reasons hidden within this text, but ...  Read More

There is a tremendous and painful story in the first chapter of Malachi that can help us establish a standard for living. In these few verses, the prophet Malachi challenges the priests regarding a pr...  Read More

I came across this article on the BBC website recently. "A 200-year-old church building has disappeared from a village in central Russia, officials from the Russian Orthodox Church said. The building ...  Read More

Sometimes leadership means we have to do some "deep diving" and investigate the leadership teams and organizations we provide oversight for. But "looking under rocks" isn't always easy and often not g...  Read More

In life and the kingdom of God, there are two equal realities, the reality of "what is" and the reality of "what if." We are all familiar with the "what is." It is what we know, what we are comfortabl...  Read More

Jesus asks us to put our complete trust in him. The call of the gospel is 'everything'... Jesus is not content with 25% of us, 50%, or even 75%. He wants all of us. But he knows how hard this is for u...  Read More

Sometimes, I have the faith to pray prayers bigger than what I think could actually happen. But I want to pray bigger and bold prayers more often. I confess that all too often, my prayers are linked a...  Read More

There are so many profound questions about God's nature, heart, and character. Who is He? Does He like me? What does He want of me? Who am I because of who He is? These are questions of the ages for e...  Read More

God has a big dream to change this world, and He’s got a unique, significant role for you to play in it. Your role is more significant than the one you are living right now and more significant than t...  Read More

I am convinced that one of the marks of a rich, relevant, life-giving relationship with Jesus Christ is that spiritual movement moves us forward. Essentially, our heart, soul, mind, and behavior are b...  Read More

Reflections on peace from the life of a former prostitute and a pompous Pharisee.Luke 7:36-5036 Then one of the Pharisees invited him to eat with him. He entered the Pharisee’s house and reclined at t...  Read More

I heard it said a long time ago that during his ministry here on earth, there were three primary roles that Jesus fulfilled as he went about birthing the Kingdom of God. I do not remember the source o...  Read More