Pastor, Missiologist, Mobilizer…
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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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…
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…
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: Yesterday, as I was working out, I watched a fascinating short video featuring Lauren Zalaznick, a TV executive, who outlined a…
Sound theology and doctrine correlate to sound living. Sound living cannot happen without sound theology. To ultimately bring glory and honor to God, sound living…
Where Does Mission Begin? At the very heart, mission begins in Genesis 1. To me, it would be illogical for mission to begin in Matthew…
Joannie and I have three children: Caleb (5), Ellie (3), and our recent addition, Luke (3 months). As they grow older and become more active…
My Thoughts on Thanks-giving and Thankfulness I believe it is good for Americans to celebrate a holiday that is geared towards being thankful. And I…
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How can you tell if someone is consumed with something or someone? Everything they do, their actions, thoughts, words, money, and focus is on that…
Josh Laxton 