Jesus’ teachings were unlike those of the other rabbis. The others were often burdensome and restrictive – rule-heavy and light on grace. Jesus was full of grace and abounding in love. He gave “new” commands like “love one another” (John … Read Full Article >>
Have you ever tried to discern the heart of another? Do you sometimes think you can see the motives of your neighbor’s heart? Do you ever feel justified in your negative judgments of others? Have you tried to deceive others … Read Full Article >>
“The task of leadership is not to put greatness into people, but to elicit it, for the greatness is already there.” — John Buchan, 1875-1940, author and statesman Insecurity and pride are the two dysfunction poles to which all leaders … Read Full Article >>
Jonathan Edwards (1703-1758) preached about “the divine and supernatural light” – an exceedingly excellent light that is the true manifestation of God. Like the Apostle Paul’s Damascus Road experience, Edwards taught that once we experience the incomparably brilliant and powerful … Read Full Article >>
When I try to change on the outside I often become more entrenched and resist change. When I allow God to change me from the inside – then I experience true lasting change both inside and out. “Create in me … Read Full Article >>
“Though he slay me, yet will I hope in him…” (Job 13:15a) So where will your life end? Will you reach the highest peaks, dance just beneath the clouds, and celebrate your death in exuberant joy and ecstasy? Or will … Read Full Article >>
The apostle Paul, who wrote a good portion of the New Testament, lived a model life after his Damascus Road experience. Apparently seeing Jesus appear out of nowhere – to ask Paul what he thought he was doing – had … Read Full Article >>
What we do has eternal significance. It is impossible to know in the here and now what our actions and words will accomplish for the Kingdom of God. What harvest will our Lord reap from the seeds he has placed … Read Full Article >>
Do you aspire to be a great leader? Do you hope to avoid leading others astray? Then be a good follower who chooses role models with great care. As a Christian I always want to be modeling for others what … Read Full Article >>
Christ does not change and is the one constant in our constantly changing lives. We who follow Christ aim for the mark He has set for us, even though we continually fall short. Hopefully, this series of successive approximations gradually … Read Full Article >>