Tag: Spiritual Priorities

• Can Mission Become an Idol?

  “There is a first-rate commitment to a second-rate mission.” That is what Roger, a leader in global church planting, said as he looked at the rock climbers ascending a cliff in the Alps. Many of us called into ministry feel the same way. Rather than giving our lives to climbing a rock, building a business,…

  Dennis Griffith

  March 10, 2012

  Christian Life, Evangelism, Global Missions, Gospel-Driven, Ministry, Missional, Missional Church

  Christian Life, Idolotry, Idols, Mission, Missionalism, Out of Ur, Self Justification, Skye Jethani, Spiritual Priorities

• Choosing the Better Thing

  I really appreciate this thought by Skye Jethani, reflecting on Jesus’ Parable of the Two Sons, passed along to me recently by a good friend: “What brought the father joy was not the older son’s service but simply his presence – having his son with him…….what mattered most to the father was neither the younger…

  Dennis Griffith

  January 19, 2012

  Christian Life, Gospel-Centered, Grace, Spiritual Formation

  Delighting in God, Enjoying God, Gospel, Mary & Martha, Parable of the Prodigal Son, Parable of the Two Sons, Priorities, Skye Jethani, Spiritual Formation, Spiritual Priorities

• A Time for Work, A Time for Worship

  A woman walked into our church building during the service this past Sunday morning. I did not see her, but reportedly she was rather rough looking, even intimidating.  She was seeking financial assistance, and she was clear and determined in her objective.  The lady from our congregation who got up to greet her would not ordinarily…

  Dennis Griffith

  August 18, 2009

  Church, Ministry, Worship

  compassion, Maryy & Martha, mercy, Spiritual Priorities, Worship. Mercy Ministry