People Need Leaders
A good friend told me long ago, “People need leaders.” I was a young pastor, and he was a captain of firefighters. We were leaders […]
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Discipleship Made Simple
What does it take to be a disciple-maker? One might assume a seminary education would be a basic requirement. Perhaps expertise in personality traits and leadership
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The Ministry of Encouragement
I’ve had several people in my life who have been encouragers, and I’m thankful to be married to one of them. We could all use
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Connecting Your Story with God’s Story
I heard many dramatic testimonies of God’s work when I was a young believer. It was the early days of the Jesus People Movement, an exciting,
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Biblical Knowledge or Biblical Ignorance?
I came to faith while reading the Bible. After reading Matt 7:13-14 and pondering it, I was challenged to follow Jesus. I realized I’d been
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Enigmas, a Shadowy Life, and the Fear of God
Some mysteries in life are enigmas to all of us Many of us like a good mystery. We are intrigued by what’s unknown or yet
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Common Mentoring Myths
No one has all the answers, and I’m wary of anyone who thinks they or someone else do. Sometimes, we just get things wrong—I know I
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The Great and Gracious Goodness of Good Friday
The Lord is far more concerned with our salvation than we are. I believe the gospel accounts of the Lord’s crucifixion clearly show this. As
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Three Great Assurances for Those Who Are Swallowed Up in Troubles
We’ve all experienced times of trouble—adversity, affliction, and anxiety. We know the torment of being in distress. It causes feelings ranging from fear and isolation
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The Good Kind of Fear
How One Kind of Fear Can Be Strong, Good, and Beneficial for Us Western culture typically portrays fear as a weakness. It’s not seen as
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