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Category Archives: Ministry
Politics: The Ideology of Idolatry
I’m convinced that the great idolatry for many of us is our deep commitment to our political ideology. The past few months have been difficult for all of us. I’ve taken to saying things like, “We’re all playing hurt,” and … Continue reading
Posted in Church, COVID-19, Culture, Disappointment, God, Kingdom Values, Love Others, Ministry, Politics, Race, Sacred / Secular Divide, Social Issues, Theology
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Scarcity and the Abundance of God
I have a confession to make: I am really struggling with a scarcity mindset right now. A few nights ago, I went out to the store to get some bread. When I got there, this is what I found: I’ve … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Devotional, Faith, God, Gospel, Hope, Jesus, Love Others, Ministry, Scripture, Social Issues, Stewardship, Theology
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A Covenant and a Contract: Twenty Years of Marriage and Ministry
Twenty years ago, two of the most important events of my life occurred in a span of less than two weeks. On August 14, 1999, I entered into a covenant relationship with my bride, marked by vows of love and … Continue reading
Best Books of 2018
Each year, I set a goal to read 52 books — one book per week for the entire year. I usually fall short of the goal — I think 2011 was the last year I hit the mark. For point … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Culture, Discipleship, Faith, God, Gospel, Jesus, Kingdom Values, Ministry, Politics, Race, Scripture, Social Issues, Theology
Tagged Abraham Verghese, Alex Pang, Anna Rosling Ronnlund, Arnold Fruchtenbaum, Black Klansman, Curt Thompson, Desiring the Kingdom, Eugene Peterson, Francine Rivers, Hans Rosling, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, J.K. Rowling, James K.A. Smith, Kate Anderson Brown, Leonardo da Vinci, Michael Erwin, N.T. Wright, Ola Rosling, Paul Kalanithi, Paul: A Biography, Raymond Kethledge, Reading, Redeeming Love, Ron Stallworth, The Soul of Shame, Trevin Wax, Walter Isaacson, When Breath Becomes Air, Yeshua
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Fearless Love
Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God. Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love. In this the love of … Continue reading
Posted in 1 John 4, Devotional, Discipleship, Faith, Gospel, Jesus, Kingdom Values, Love First, Love God, Love Others, Ministry, No Fear, Obedience, Scripture, Theology
Tagged 1 John 4:7-21, Apostle John, Eusebius, God Is Love, No fear in love
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A Special Night
My heart is full tonight, thankful for the many good influences I’ve had in my life. It is no understatement to say that Johnny Markham is one of the most important people in my life. I knew him first as … Continue reading
Graduation Reflections
This week a significant chapter in my life comes to a close: I’ll graduate for the final time in my academic career. In some form or another, I’ve been in school for 30 of my 37 years. No matter how … Continue reading
2 Corinthians 8: Humility in Ministry
Reading for Thursday, Sept 27: 2 Cor 8 In this chapter, Paul encourages the Corinthians to consider their practice of giving. He mentions “the grace of God that has been given among the churches of Macedonia” (v1). Despite their severe … Continue reading
Posted in Church, Kingdom Values, Ministry, Preaching, Project 3:45, Scripture, Stewardship
Tagged 2 Corinthians 8, humility, Ministry
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2 Corinthians 5: The Love of Christ Compels Me
Reading for Monday, Sept 24: 2 Cor 5 This is absolutely my favorite chapter in the Bible. Which means I’ll have to work really hard to keep this from being a massively long post! Paul’s comments about the ministry of … Continue reading
Posted in 2 Corinthians 5, Devotional, Gospel, Jesus, Love God, Love of Christ, Ministry, Scripture
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2 Corinthians 4
Reading for Friday, Sept 21: 2 Cor 4 To participate in the new covenant is to take up the charge to ministry (v1). Paul will have more to say about this ministry in the next chapter. But Paul makes us … Continue reading
Posted in Eschatology, Gospel, Jesus, Kingdom Values, Ministry, Preaching, Project 3:45, Scripture
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