On Sunday evening, the lesson reminded us of the need to be continually in the word of God. It is never too late to begin. Habits develop only after we begin to act systematically. Perhaps you will find the Daily Devotionals posted on my website helpful. Tomorrow we begin the Gospel of John. So far …
Monthly Archives: March 2012
Leadership is Ultimately about Legacy
Leadership is usually associated with the present; but leadership is often most visible in the future, after the fact. Leadership is seen in the legacy one leaves. Am I a leader? Am I a good leader? Am I an excellent leader? Leadership creates a legacy that inspires others onward. Who am I leading? Who will …
Balanced Christianity
A MinEmergent devotional I received recently contained a quote from Philip Gulley’s book, If the Church Were Christian. I have inserted an editing suggestion in brackets. Consider whether your Christian life is balanced between believing and action, remembering that James 2 says they go hand in hand, and that neither is sufficient without the other. …
It’s Sunday Again: God is God, God is good [Psalm 100]
I return to Psalm 100 again and again to be reminded of two great truths about God: God is God, God is good. I enjoy other aspects of this short psalm as well, but these two truths are foundational. The short and simplified (simplistic?) version of what Sundays are about for the Christian is to …
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Some Reflections from a Generalist
The phrase caught my attention because it describes (at least in part) the direction of my life: “I am a writer here and there on this and that.” Indeed! I would add: “I am a writer here and there on this and that from time to time.” I unabashedly admit it. I am a generalist. …
Guatemala Reflections: Developing and modeling an approach for effective Bible study
Our seminar approach is not only to share specific Bible information, with different classes and lessons which can be adopted and taught “as is.” We do some of the former, but we more often seek to demonstrate and model an exegetical approach to Scripture, a way to study and understand God’s Word, beginning by thinking …
Guatemala Reflections: Individual Studies vs. Seminars
I am seeing more and more the importance of individual Bible studies in the process of leadership and teacher development. On this trip, I spent much more time than in the past in studies with families and potential leaders, in individual studies and conversations. These individual studies are very encouraging and have great potential for …
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Guatemala Reflections: At least some of the Mayans are preparing for 2013
Chichicastenango is an area where the influence of the Mayan culture is obvious. The congregations in the area are heavily influenced by the Mayans, and many of the leaders and members are of Mayan heritage and Quiche speakers. On the bulletin board in the church building in Chichi, I was encouraged to see that the …
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Praying: hope and patience
I am praying today. I hope that goes without saying. I write a lot of prayers, but don’t often share them. Writing is one way I slow my mind and contemplate my God. Dear Father and God, promise-giver and hope-sustainer, please give me today the patience I need to wait on Your will and your …
Doing what God put us here to do!
We will Exalt the Lord. We worship him, we glorify him in word and deed. We seek to honor him and lift him up as worthy of praise and adoration. We will Edify one another. We find spiritual life and meaning within the community of faith, and recognize the need for encouragement and strength. We …