One of the greatest hindrances to the great commission is no sense of urgency. Since we woke up this morning, we logically assume we will do the same tomorrow. After working with thousands of people over the years one thing has become painfully clear: our time here is limited. I’ve lost friends, family, co-workers and […]
Over 20 years ago now, a young man and woman were joined in matrimony. Their theme verse was 1 Corinthians 13:13. I suppose at the time that verse was picked be cause it’s a “good wedding verse” and it looked great on the church banners they made for the ceremony. In truth, we desired love […]
All those I’ve met who have professed Jesus have at one time or another struggled with their own motives as a result of still seeing sin in their lives. Did they just receive the free gift of eternal life so that their flesh could have free reign? For the flesh is never satisfied and beckons […]
When you choose to invest in the lives of the broken, you can expect some of the brokenness to come out at you. Harsh words, loud voices and anger are common. Don’t let that anger guide your response. Instead, let it fuel a passion to win them over with love. Often times, they have never […]
There is an evil present in me that wars against everything godly, pure , and right. It seeks to convince me that I can have my cake and eat it too. It often times floods my ear with phrases like “you deserve it”, “go ahead, you are forgiven, you can do whatever you want”, and […]
On my way up to Minneapolis recently, I noticed a lifeless mass on the side of the road up ahead. As I drew closer, my heart sank as I discovered it was the body of a bald eagle. Feelings of injustice sprouted over this majestic masterpiece now expired. Within seconds the Holy Spirit challenged me […]
I grabbed my camera quickly as I often do to capture the beautiful scenery for the next day’s post before I lost the opportunity. This time it was of Canadian geese that had returned to an early spring. I admired their beauty as I swiftly focused and grabbed the shot. “Perfect”, I said to […]
As I think back through my life, I can see that there have been people who loved me along the way. My parents provided for me, encouraged me, and help me get my start. My friends have been there to listen to me complain and point me in the right direction. There is One that […]
Have you ever had a situation that you that you couldn’t figure out? A sin you just couldn’t overcome? You may have read scores of books, listened to CD’s, consulted with others, but it just couldn’t be solved. That’s because more knowledge is not the answer. Paul, in His letter to the Ephesians, rightly concluded […]
Too many times our relationship with God gets reduced to a one-time salvation story. The truth is, we need to reflect on that powerful and personal experience at the cross each moment of every day. It fuels us in our mission for Him. We need to remember that our sins were once scarlet and have […]