One of the most universal experiences of humanity is shame and embarrassment. None of us enjoy feeling shame, so we try to avoid it, but we never fully escape shame. In Genesis 3, Adam and Eve thought they could avoid the shame of their sin by covering themselves and hiding from God. They failed. It was only when God himself clothed them with animal skins … Continue reading Not Ashamed – An Exposition of Romans 1:16-17
I recently picked up an old friend. “The Life and Diary of David Brainerd” had sat on my shelf for far too long and it was time for another read. Like previous encounters, it did not disappoint. It’s a total gem. David Brainerd (1718-1747) was an early American missionary whose short life has inspired Christian’s for generations. Reading Brainerd reminds me what ministry is all … Continue reading True Success in Ministry
One deadly aspect of the tongue is gossip. Gossip is sinful, it can be incredibly hurtful to people, and horribly divisive. In short, gossip is toxic. What most of us don’t realize is how often we participate in gossip. It is so common that we don’t even realize we are doing it. The big question is, what is gossip? One dictionary definition renders it this … Continue reading How to Resist Gossip
Shepherd the Flock 