In the military we have a saying, “Hurry up and wait.” If you want to know what life in the military is like, just understand it’s a lot of “hurry…
Read MoreWhen there is an atmosphere of humility, everyone flourishes. We value each other’s’ strengths and giftings and we recognize our own weaknesses.
Read MoreSubmitting to leadership within biblical limits doesn’t mean we follow leaders blindly. We follow leaders as they follow Christ and are faithful to his word.
Read MoreThe Bible consistently emphasizes the importance of character over personal charisma. Character development takes time; it requires a slow cooker, not a microwave.
Read MorePeter’s exhortation to the entire church is this: in the midst of your suffering, entrust your soul to a faithful Creator (4:19). Remember God’s faithfulness in the midst of this…
Read MoreThe sheep of the flock don’t follow leaders blindly, but they ought to follow their leaders joyfully and humbly as their leaders follow Christ.
Read MoreOne of my favorite quotes comes from 19th Century author George Eliot in her novel Middlemarch. (Her real name was Mary Ann Evans but wrote under a pen name). Here’s…
Read MoreHearing God’s Voice from His Word James 4:8 says, "Come near to God and he will come near to you." Take a moment and turn your attention to God. Tell…
Read MoreHearing God’s Voice from His Word James 4:8 says, "Come near to God and he will come near to you." Take a moment and turn your attention to God. Tell…
Read MoreHearing God’s Voice from His Word James 4:8 says, "Come near to God and he will come near to you." Take a moment and turn your attention to God. Tell…
Read MoreIf Paul trusted his disorienting feelings in the aftermath of his great affliction, he would’ve been driven to despair. But instead, Paul sets his mind on the reality of God’s…
Read More A few months ago, Justin Moody, Ben Crow, and I were in California for a chaplain training event with the North American Mission Board (NAMB). We hopped in an…
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