Open in New Tab Here Painful Thankful Thankfulness is the feeling or expression of gratitude for something done for us. We know this well. But what can be more challenging is the mindset of being thankful in all circumstances. Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of… Read More »
10/7/2022-Simply Above
Open in New Tab Here Simply Above I have been looking forward to the upcoming missions conference and hearing about preaching the gospel to all different peoples and cultures. As such, I have been thinking a lot about the contrast of the gospel with the wisdom the world presses on us in different forms in… Read More »
7/8/2022 – Embracing Our True Hope in a Hopeless World
Open in New Tab Here Embracing Our True Hope in a Hopeless World Hope is one of the greatest motivators in life. Think of all that is done with the expectation of future good, such as building a house, working on a degree, or raising up children. In contrast, hopelessness is one of the greatest… Read More »
5/20/2022 – Browsing Yourself to Apathy
Open in New Tab Here Browsing Yourself to Apathy The older I get, the more I find that much of Christian living comes down to subtle and seemingly benign choices. One of these choices I have been thinking about is the moments of browsing on a smartphone. Since I got a smartphone, I would not… Read More »
4/15/2022 – Glory Above Mockery
Open in New Tab Here Glory Above Mockery Jesus Christ was on a mission from the Father of eternal redemption. Nothing was going to distract Him from its completion. There on the cross, a scene took place that has many parallels to dynamics at play today. The gospel is on the fullest display possible, yet… Read More »
2/25/2022 – War in a Weary World
Open in New Tab Here War in a Weary World War is a terrible thing. We feel for the people impacted by the war in Ukraine whose homes are being destroyed and whose lives are being lost. We wonder how much suffering they are in and we have great sorrow. We worry for ourselves whether… Read More »
1/21/2022 – Currencies of Ministry
Open in New Tab Here Currencies of Ministry As I prepared for the pastors retreat this week, I thought about the example of currency as a metaphor for how we use love and wisdom in the context of ministry. I want to briefly share that thought with you all. Currency is defined as “something that… Read More »
