“How goes it with your soul?” Anyone ever ask you that? Probably not. It kinda has an Old English sound to it, doesn’t it? We don’t talk like that. But maybe we should. That question “How goes it with your soul?” used to be a standard question in our church circles long ago. An AnglicanContinue reading “How goes it with your soul?”
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What the Bible teaches about how much you should give (or How to beat donor fatigue in a world that asks a lot)
Donor fatigue is real. Do you feel it? Are you tired of all the people and organizations asking you to support them? Last week I introduced the issue of donor fatigue by saying that in our culture, where money is tight for so many, it can be hard to be generous. When all of theContinue reading “What the Bible teaches about how much you should give (or How to beat donor fatigue in a world that asks a lot)”
Do you feel you’re being asked to give too much, too often?
How many of you are living paycheck to paycheck? What do I mean by “paycheck to paycheck”? What I mean is that you need that paycheck to keep coming in order to pay your bills. If you don’t get that paycheck, you won’t be able to pay bills, buy groceries, etc. Does that describe yourContinue reading “Do you feel you’re being asked to give too much, too often?”
How you can experience eternal life before you die (and why waiting till after you die is foolish)
Do you feel like following Jesus is difficult? I sometimes think that I must be doing it wrong, because following Jesus seems like it should be easy, but I can struggle with it. Is it is struggle for you too? And what do we do when following Jesus seems too difficult? We so often flee pain,Continue reading “How you can experience eternal life before you die (and why waiting till after you die is foolish)”
Why does following the way of Jesus seem so difficult?
For those of you that are followers of Jesus, have you ever thought that that following the way of Jesus is difficult? I think life itself can feel difficult. But then add following Jesus, and there is another layer of effort, right? Ever think thoughts like this? I hear Jesus say “my yoke is easy andContinue reading “Why does following the way of Jesus seem so difficult?”
How my Google Home taught me about discontentment (and how to be more content)
My smart phone was due for an upgrade recently, so when an advertisement came via email offering the newest version of my phone; I took a look. The advertisement on that email said that if I pre-purchased the new phone—it was due to be released in a few weeks—I could also get a Google HomeContinue reading “How my Google Home taught me about discontentment (and how to be more content)”
How I found out I owned 62 slaves (and what I’m doing about it)
Does the Bible affirm slavery? The guy in the video below sure thinks so. No doubt this man’s methodology was really insensitive and hurtful. Inexcusable. But take a look at his argument. He claims the Bible supports slavery. Is he right. On the billboard, he lists a Bible verse that seems to endorse slavery. AtContinue reading “How I found out I owned 62 slaves (and what I’m doing about it)”
How you might be a slave-owner without knowing it (or…does the Bible condone slavery?)
How are you treating your slaves? You don’t have any, you say? Wrong. You almost certainly do. You just don’t know it. Are you a good slave master? How many of you benefit from slaves? You’re thinking, “I don’t have slaves! That was a thing of the past.” I thought you might say that. Would youContinue reading “How you might be a slave-owner without knowing it (or…does the Bible condone slavery?)”
How to access God’s power for your life
Don’t you hate it when the batteries are dead? I pull out my cordless drill to work on something, and there is no power. Thankfully, my drill came with a second battery, so I swap them out, and I find that they second one is dead too. Ever dealt with that? So frustrating, right? Powerlessness. PowerContinue reading “How to access God’s power for your life”
Advice to a new young pastor (and what all of us can learn from it)
On July 1, 2008 I became the senior pastor of Faith Church. I was scared. What had I gotten myself into? I had been youth/associate pastor at the church for the previous six years. The youth group was awesome, and I had a ministry umbrella over me, deflecting the rain of difficulty, responsibility, and leadership.Continue reading “Advice to a new young pastor (and what all of us can learn from it)”
Engaging Scripture 