What Accompanies Great Faith
I was reading this morning Matthew 15 and came across a well-known passage of a Canaanite woman whose daughter was oppressed by a demon. Being…
Listening and Hearing God
Amazingly, God can use and speak through anything he chooses to communicate with his children. From situations to donkeys, all throughout Scripture God has used…
The Temporariness of the Wilderness
I have been reading through Numbers and have experienced the insatiable people, Israel. However, I must confess that many times when I read about the…
There are no Naughty Kids
Just like many, I love the Christmas season. This is why I spend my car rides listening to Christmas music; and prompt the kids to…
Church Planting Strategy: Can Denominations Plant Churches
This past weekend, Joannie and I met with a pastor in the Chicagoland area about potentially planting a church from his congregation. After the weekend,…
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Holistic Worship
This past weekend Joannie and I attended a church—a church that was a medium size, growing in a suburb of a major US city. By…
Unauthorized Worship
I was reading in Numbers this morning and came across the "unauthorized fire" Nadab and Abihu offered before the Lord. Quickly I was reminded of…
Living the Gospel in our Families
Friday is for Family: As I sit in Starbucks this morning there is a lot going on in my family. Last night we had a…
A Culture of Judgment
A Culture of Judgment: Yesterday, as I was working out, I watched a fascinating short video featuring Lauren Zalaznick, a TV executive, who outlined a…
