My son asked me Sunday afternoon what I was doing now that I am not involved in full-time local ministry. He was curious about how my life has changed and how it is different. The answer is, “Not much; very little.” But his question has caused me to reflect more deeply. I still arise early …
Monthly Archives: September 2010
A Learning Experience
When Jan and I visited the Iglesia de Cristo at Park Plaza in Tulsa last Sunday, we also had the opportunity to interact with several members of the deaf congregation that meets in the same building. We were reminded that many of us live our lives with little awareness of what other people in our …
Helping the Hurting Where?
An interesting aspect of the thinking of many Christians is the ability to see physical needs in distant places while overlooking similar needs closer to home or right next door. According to an article in yesterday’s Tulsa World (September 13, 2010), Oklahoma ranks fourth among the states in hunger: “Oklahoma fourth hungriest state in nation”. …
Sunday Report: Iglesia de Cristo-Park Plaza
Early yesterday morning I wrote about our plans to visit with the Iglesia de Cristo de Park Plaza. Today I can share more details and information. The occasion of our visit with the church was the fourth anniversary of the establishment of the Park Plaza Hispanic congregation. Four years ago, the church began with four …
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It’s Sunday Again: Dios le bendiga!
Today I have the privilege of visiting the iglesia de Cristo-Park Plaza in Tulsa, Oklahoma. I will be the guest teacher in the Bible class and the guest speaker for the worship. I am looking forward to meeting with the church, hoping to provide encouragement. Afterward, we will share together a fellowship meal. I first …
Yield: Where He leads, I will follow
I have sung the song for years, “Where he leads I’ll follow….” Easy to sing, difficult to do. Where is God leading you? What does God want from you today? What will we do today that affirms that we are faithful followers? I remember an illustration I have used since my early preaching years. Paul …
Less than Comfortable
It makes me a bit uncomfortable to admit it, but the idea of walking with Jesus sometimes makes me uncomfortable. His presence in my life can be quite demanding, even overwhelming. It is tempting (and easy) to run from the full implications of his presence. It is tempting to settle for a watered down version …
What would you do differently?
You have likely heard the question, “What would you do differently if you knew you had a limited time to live?” Various answers have been given. One answer heard fairly frequently is, “Nothing would be different. I would just keep doing what I always do.” Today is the first official day of my “retirement” from …