Sin… Just Because You Want Something to be True Doesn’t Mean that it Is…. Some Thoughts on How we Deal with Sin 31 Jul 201531 Jul 2015 There is no Christian (or person for that matter) I know that does not struggle with one or more (and if we are honest, it is "or more") brands of…
Discipleship Discipleship is: Intentional (Part 4) 26 Jul 201530 Jul 2015 Reflect on what I am saying, for the Lord will give you insight into all this (2 Timothy 2:7, NIV). If we want to grow strong in grace we need…
Discipleship Discipleship is: Intentional (Part 3) 26 Jul 201529 Jul 2015 You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus... Join with me in suffering, like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. No one serving as…
Books… Peace Comes Through Simplicity and Obedience 24 Jul 201524 Jul 2015 It's Fénelon Friday! LETTER 5: Peace Comes Through Simplicity and Obedience Learn to cultivate peace. And you can do this by learning to turn a deaf ear to your own…
Going Deeper… If Only… 22 Jul 201522 Jul 2015 Sometimes 20/20 hindsight helps us understand things better. Other times it just leaves us wondering… If only I had been there, If only I had done that differently, If only…
Discipleship Not Just Being a Disciple, but Making Disciples 12 Jul 201512 Jul 2015 The other day Mandi and I bought a pedestal fan. It was more than just a little "assembly required." Mandi and Rachel put it together. When it was all done,…
Books… The Beauty of the Cross 10 Jul 201510 Jul 2015 It's Fénelon Friday! LETTER 3: The Beauty of the Cross I am amazed at the power that comes to us through suffering; we are worth nothing without the cross. Of…
Going Deeper Holy Fertilizer Batman! 6 Jul 20156 Jul 2015 Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you (1 Peter 5:6-7,…
Books… How to Bear Suffering Peacefully 3 Jul 20153 Jul 2015 It's Fénelon Friday! LETTER 2: How to Bear Suffering Peacefully Concerning our friend, I pray that God will give him a simplicity of trust that will bring him peace. When…