Monthly Archives: Jul 2023

GROWING MEANS LIVING WITH A LONGING

Craving means having an intense, powerful desire for something. Pregnant women often crave certain foods, some people crave success in their careers. God tells us in his word that as disciples our lives should be characterized by a craving. “Like … Continue reading

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YOUR PERSONAL INVITATION FROM JESUS

Jesus said a lot of radical things but I think when it comes to its implications for our lives perhaps the most radical was a personal invitation He gave to everyone of us. (including you) HERE IT IS “Then he … Continue reading

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COULD THIS BE THE MOST IMPORTANT BUT UNNOTICED STATEMENT ON LEADERSHIP IN THE NEW TESTAMENT?

I came across a couple of verses that on first glance look like just a series of unrelated commands Paul threw in at the end of the first letter to the Corinthians. But as I reflected on those commands I … Continue reading

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HOW TO RUN A SELF DIAGNOSTIC TEST ON YOUR SOUL

 Many of our cars and other gadgets have “self-diagnostic testing” now. They can test themselves and see if everything is running properly or if problems have occurred that need to be fixed. God’s Word tells us that in the same … Continue reading

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THE MARKS OF CHRISTIAN MINISTRY

I spent an afternoon praying for the church I pastor and reflecting on what it means to be a pastor from Colossians 1:24-29. Here are my reflections on the marks of Christian ministry. I tried to think to what extent … Continue reading

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THE PRECONDITION FOR KNOWING GOD’S WILL

I think probably the number one question I have been asked as a pastor has been related to God’s Will. How do you know God’s Will? What is God’s Will next for me? When it comes to questions about God’s … Continue reading

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SATAN, SIN AND SILENCE

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9 Reading this really familiar verse while preparing for Sunday, something struck me that I had … Continue reading

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