Store Treasure in Clay
“But we have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and...
The Kingdom of God: The Invasion That Changes Everything
On June 6, 1944, more than 156,000 Allied soldiers stormed the beaches of Normandy. D-Day marked the turning point of World War II....
Deleting “Sacrifice” from Our Vision of Service
“If you know these things, blessed are you if you do them.” John 13:17 (ESV) There’s a temptation we all face: serve when...
Rugged Love and Your Prodigal
I have been pondering the old hymn Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing. There’s a line that has...
What It Means That Christ is Praying for You Today
Let’s start with a trivia question: What do baseball legend Joe DiMaggio, Olympic sprinter Florence Joyner (remember Flo Jo?), and Hall...
When Service Isn’t a Transaction
“If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet.” —John 13:14 (ESV) When Jesus...
When You Make a Big Mistake
I once heard a story about Thomas Edison and his team that invented the lightbulb. When it was...
Lead Pastors: Your Title Includes Your Call
As a guy who dabbles in writing, I’ve spilled more ink on eldership than any other topic. A few years ago, I wrote The Plurality...
The Savior Who Stoops
Imagine this scene. You’re dying. The diagnosis has arrived, and it’s grim—days left, pain inevitable. So you gather your closest...
Staying Sober About My Gifts
Glen is destined for greatness. At least, that’s what his parents always told him. His singing...
