Sober Up
If there’s a command I’ve missed before, I’m sure not missing it now. In his letter to Christians facing persecution, the apostle Peter repeatedly issues the same command, twice in
Christian Living
Three Avenues to Joy
When I look back at what I’ve experienced in church planting these past two or so years, three joys stand out:
1. The joy of risk — There’s something joyful about sticking
God Wants Us to Want
I used to think that God was happy with our grudging obedience. Do the right thing, grit your teeth, and everything is good with God. I’ve been increasingly learning that God doesn’
Thoughts on Sexual Temptation
“Many people have asked me if I have ever looked at pornography,” writes William Struthers in his book Wired for Intimacy. “When I tell them that I find many things on television or
Risk in Ministry
I was really struck by this tweet by Ray Ortlund recently:
My three criteria for ongoing self-assessment: reality with God, honesty with brothers, risk in ministry.
— Ray Ortlund (@rayortlund) September 9, 2014