Reformation is Coming
Today is known in many churches as Reformation Day. On October 31, 1517, we remind ourselves of the amazing reformation that came as young Martin Luther made his way up the steps of the church of...
View ArticleLearning Obscurity, Part Two
I continue to “rake the coals.” The topic is “Becoming Obscure: Just like Jesus.” My main contention is this– our understanding of discipleship has too much “me, and not enough Him.” When Jesus who was...
View ArticleHere and Now, With His Grace
It is a bad habit to try to teach without personal knowledge. We can preach, but we do not possess. This is one of the occupational hazards of those of us in our profession. It seems to carry a...
View ArticleThough I Cringe
A Very Simple and Honest Prayer % Change me. God, please change me. Though I cringe Kick Resist and resent Pay no attention to me whatever. When I run to hide Drag me out of my safe little shelter....
View ArticleLiving Tethered to the Cross
We live in this place. St. Francis of Assisi once wrote, “The devil never rejoices more than when he robs a servant of God of the peace of God.” I think I’ve made the devil dance far too many times. I...
View ArticleHow Things Happen
31 He put another parable before them, saying, “The kingdom of heaven is like a grain of mustard seed that a man took and sowed in his field. 32 It is the smallest of all seeds, but when it has grown...
View ArticleDietrich Bonhoeffer, A Saint for Today
Dietrich Bonhoeffer (1906-1945) is known for his leadership role in the Confessing Church, efforts on behalf of peace and justice, opposition to antisemitism, and writings on theology and ethics that...
View ArticleLearning Obscurity, Part Two
I continue to “rake the coals.” The topic is “Becoming Obscure: Just like Jesus.” My main contention is this– our understanding of discipleship has too much “me, and not enough Him.” When Jesus who was...
View ArticleHere and Now, With His Grace
It is a bad habit to try to teach without personal knowledge. We can preach, but we do not possess. This is one of the occupational hazards of those of us in our profession. It seems to carry a...
View ArticleA.W. Tozer, on Having a Personal Revival
How to Have a Personal Revival, Serious Repentance and Restitution, and Steps to Spiritual Growth, by A.W. Tozer Put yourself in the way of the blessing. It is a mistake to look for grace to visit us...
View ArticleHow Things Happen
31 He put another parable before them, saying, “The kingdom of heaven is like a grain of mustard seed that a man took and sowed in his field. 32 It is the smallest of all seeds, but when it has grown...
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