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2009 Lenten Devotional
We have now entered into the Season of Lent. I realize that for many who read this blog Lent may be a familiar word, but still it may be a word that really carries no meaning. If you are not from a church with a liturgical background it probably won’t mean much. In fact, for some…
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Seek God for the City 2009
Beginning today and continuing through Palm Sunday members of our church, individually and corporately, will join thousands of others in churches throughout the world to Seek God for the City. Seek God for the City is an anual season of prayer initiated by Waymakers. Using a prayer guide designed by Waymakers individuals and groups will pray…
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Grace of Repentance
Today is Ash Wednesday. That does not mean much to many in my theological circles. But for many other Christians it is a day that launches the Season leading to Easter – the Season of Lent. This day is designated Ash Wednesday because of an ancient practice of marking believers with ashes as a symbol…
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Making These Mountains Come Alive
If asked to list my favorite contemporary authors, Cameron Judd would no doubt rank high. Judd most notably made a name for himself in Westerns, a genre I am not particularly interested in. But he also has delved deeply into Historical Fiction, which from the time I read my first Michener novel has been a…
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Blessed Are the Peacemakers
Jeff Purswell writes: Who dreamed that their church participation was so significant? Giving the world a glimpse of the consummated kingdom of God! Does such a grand vision govern our attitude toward our local churches? If it does, our participation will no doubt reflect it. We will love, serve, sacrifice, forgive, forbear, employ our gifts,…
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Faucet or Sink?
Trevin Wax suggests that there are two kinds of Christians: Sinks and Faucets. Does that seem a little odd? Well check out Genesis 12.1-3, then see how Trevin describes his view on his blog, Kingdom People. See if you agree, then see which you are…
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Sticks, Stones & Words
Paul Tripp, in this video, offers an interesting, and important, perspective about a problem that has recently effected our youth group and our home: the use of words, or the appropriate use of words. What makes some words acceptable and others “bad”? Tripp offers three distinctions: 1. Some words are condemning and judgmental. The use of these words,…
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Gosepl & Culture Project
Long has the debate endured about how we as Christians ought to relate to the surrounding culture. Many Fundamentalists have, for nearly a century now, advocated abandoning the culture, just let it go to Hell, and create an alternative sub-culture. Progressives & Liberals have advocated embracing the culture, and have even been shaped by it…
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Perspectives
One of my driving convictions is that every Christian is to be actively involved in the advancement of the Kingdom of God throughout the world. It is not a task assigned to only a select few. The question for any of us is: “What role will I play?” Obviously not all are called to a career of…
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Faithfulness vs. Floating Along
Here is a helpful insight from D.A. Carson, in his book For the Love of God, that reminds us that while, as Christians, we are Justified and freely forgiven by God through Faith alone in Christ alone, we grow in Spiritual maturity by God’s grace AND our diligent faithfulness: People do not drift toward holiness. Apart from grace-driven effort,…
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Radical Reformission
Long ago I shamelessly pilferred the word “Reformissional” from Mark Driscoll of Mars Hill Church and Acts 29 Network. The word seemed to encapsulate what I was about. The word is a hybrid of both Reformed and Missional, two parallel tracks that both decribe and shape my philosophy of ministry – and even, to a large degree, my…
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More Narrow Than Conservative
In the Foreword to CJ Mahaney’s book, Worldliness, John Piper writes: “The gospel makes all the difference between whether you are merely conservative or whether you are conquering worldliness in the power of the Spirit for the glory of Christ.” What an awesome and insightful statement. In my circles I encounter way too many…
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Stand Strong, Stand True
Here is a profound insight from A.A. Hodge: It is easier to find a score of men wise enough to discover the Truth than to find one intrepid enough, in the face of opposition, to stand up for it. As Proverbs says: Many a man claims to have unfailing love, but a faithful man who…
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The Jesus Pledge
What does it mean to be a disciple of Christ? What does it mean to be Gospel-driven? I think my friend, Paul Miller, expresses it beautifully in The Jesus Pledge: I pledge my life to Jesus and the Gospel. I want Jesus not to be just part of my life or something that…
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