I don't know who said it, but I love this quote: "Great things never came from comfort zones!" It paints a picture of a truth, we like to ignore. When we are in our comfort zones, we are not in a place that is readily available to God. Faith is risk. We have to be … Continue reading Great Things Never Came from Comfort Zones!
Community Is Worth It!
In a casual read of Genesis 1, there is a phrase that sticks out, "And God saw that it was good." But in Genesis 2:18, we see that God said, "It is not good for man to be alone." So He sent Adam on a Divine Quest. You may be wondering what is a Divine … Continue reading Community Is Worth It!
You Can Puke on Me!
I was just out of college. It was my first ministry. My mentor, the Lead Pastor of the church I was serving, helped me through a broken engagement. After it was over, he wrote me a handwritten note. In it he talked about how important it is to share deeply with a friend when you … Continue reading You Can Puke on Me!
Accountable Grace (Secret to a Joy Filled Life, pt 7)
Here is the bad news: Relationships are messy. Last week, I was praying with a friend. As we talked about life, he shared with me about how he was once again in court with his ex-wife. We reflected on how our vow before God of "until death do us part" is something even after divorce. … Continue reading Accountable Grace (Secret to a Joy Filled Life, pt 7)
Following Jesus and Inviting Others to Come Along
Several weeks ago, I had a teachable moment. I will spare you all the details. But what I came away with was the idea that Jesus was going to make me a "Fisher of men!" Okay, so I have been in vocational ministry for 30+ years. I have "led" hundreds of people to the Lord. … Continue reading Following Jesus and Inviting Others to Come Along
Love Is Inclusive
Did you hear about the old cowboy who went on vacation in the big city? While there he visited a church. All he had were his old jeans, a western shirt, his cowboy boots and his cowboy hat and when he walked in everyone stared. Finally the deacons told the pastor he had to say … Continue reading Love Is Inclusive
Inside HIS Grace 