Note: This is an important blog for all who do ministry, whether you are lifers or volunteers. But, first a familiar story. Young Joseph had a couple of dreams. The dreams were from God. Like many dreamers, in his youthful enthusiasm, Joseph offended friends and...
I love books, digital books and dead tree books. Here are some of the best I read in 2012. 10. The Elephant Whisperer by Lawrence Anthony. A gift from my South African friends, Roger and Nicola Pearce, I read the whole book on a Joburg to Nashville flight. Couldn’t...
When things go wrong, we tend to create all kinds of complex reasons (excuses) for our lack of success. When things go right, the reasons are usually ridiculously simple. Consider Hezekiah. He was a good king. One of the best. Here’s the Bible’s summary of his life...
When our three sons were small, Deborah and I decided that we would not tolerate an entitlement attitude in our home. Our remedy? Teach our kids to be thankful. Entitlement cannot coexist with gratitude. Entitlement says that parents, businesses, siblings, government,...
A mob of hungry people. Seven biscuits. A couple of sardines. That’s not even almost enough food. But that’s all they had. What do you do when all you have is not enough? The story of Jesus feeding the 4,000 offers some answers to what we should do when there is more...
I get to work with some amazing people. I’m now in Yokohama, Japan meeting with a dozen church planters and missionaries who are serving all over Asia. Wish I could tell you all God is doing in nations that are rumored to be closed and restricted—but posting too much...
