Here are 4 short posts I found helpful as I think about my leadership, both in the home and at the local church where I serve: Here’s a post from Dr. Chuck Lawless on 12 questions that church leaders should discuss. Read here. Self-awareness is key for a leader. A leader needs to continually ask…
Photo by Ben Duchac on Unsplash Many churches adopt forms of ministry that move people into smaller groups for the purpose of discipleship. These groups are sometimes men’s or women’s Bible studies that dive into a focused, in-depth study of a book of the Bible. Or perhaps your church has joined the ever-growing community group movement, wherein families,…
Photo by Jeff Sheldon on Unsplash If you’re married, do you remember the night before your wedding? I do. My wife says I was acting strange, even a little standoffish. No, it wasn’t because I was apprehensive about marrying this stunningly beautiful, sweet, gentle woman. But rather, as I thought about the weight of being a husband, I…
Photo by Volkan Olmez on Unsplash Can you see the gospel shape in Acts 17:22-31? So he reasoned in the synagogue with both Jews and God-fearing Greeks, as well as in the marketplace day by day with those who happened to be there. A group of Epicurean and Stoic philosophers began to debate with him. Some of them…
Photo by Rita Morais on Unsplash David Brooks in his book, The Road to Character writes when suffering “is not connected to some larger purpose beyond itself, suffering shrinks or annihilates people. When it is not understood as a piece of a larger process, it leads to doubt, nihilism, and despair.” To that end, I…
In Psalm 86, King David prays something I find very difficult to pray. O God, insolent men have risen up against me; a band of ruthless men seeks my life, and they do not set you before them. But you, O Lord, are a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast…
How do you offer a correction? A rebuke? First of all, most individuals aren’t thrilled about ever having to do give correction, let alone receive it! And yet there is an expectation in the Bible about giving and receiving correction. To that end. David Mathis in his book Habits of Grace: Enjoying Jesus Through the Spiritual…
Photo by Piron Guillaume on Unsplash A year ago I had a procedure called a craniotomy. What is a craniotomy? Here’s a short definition: A craniotomy is the surgical removal of part of the bone from the skull to expose the brain. Specialized tools are used to remove the section of bone called the bone flap. The bone…
Voddie Baucham exposes the pornographic nature of our culture and provides men and women with a key tool necessary to fight addiction. Read here. Valuing holiness more than your reputation. Here is a summary of chapter 5 of Tim Chester’s book Closing the Window: Steps to Living Porn Free. You can read it here.
Photo by David Iskander on Unsplash Dave Harvey writes, “how we respond to moments of hurt, pain, and confusion around other people’s weakness or sins reveals our true grasp of the gospel.” Read his article on How Satan Seduces Bitter Believers. Effective leadership development combines training, experiences, and coaching. Read this short post from Eric Geiger in developing Christian…
Theology Along the Way 