I met a man in the church library who didn’t know any Scripture. This guy was hungry for Bible teaching, but all the adult Sunday school classes were studying Christian books or watching parenting videos. He was frustrated, but also eager to grow — so for nine months I read the Bible with him during […]
Yellowstone surprise
We stopped at Yellowstone during our Teton trip a few years back and saw the most surprising sign. Here’s what it said: Please . . . • Pet the bears • Drive fast • Walk to the edge of a geyser and peer in • Raft the Yellowstone • Store food in your tent Thank […]
Tension
God is bringing history to an end — no surprise to Bible readers. Though good and evil now coexist, all things will crescendo with Jesus Christ crowned King of kings and Lord of lords. It’s already in the works. Meanwhile, there is tension. Tension will be with us until Christ is fully formed within us […]
The 51% rule
Perfectionism is tyranny. A prison. Francis Schaeffer observed that life can’t be measured by giant leaps and sudden progress. Forward motion can only be measured in steady steps. Why? 1) We can control them. 2) We can visualize them. 3) They generate less fear. This is a good reminder as we consider the resolutions we’ve […]
Your outrageous prayer for the year
You have a blank check. If you know how to spend it, you can write it. Ever think big? It’s not easy. It forces you to sift through your values and vision. Here’s a healthy challenge for you. What outrageous request will you make of God this year? Not five percent growth or funding for […]
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