I was praying about Jesus' words to Martha about her sister Mary having chosen the good thing -- sitting at Jesus' feet, listening to him teach.So I decided to take a long walk this morning out here at Glen Eyrie in Colorado Springs where I am this week for the Vineyard missions conference.After an hourContinue reading "The one thing"
What is the one thing? Do you know?
Luke 10 says Martha welcomed Jesus and his disciples into her home. Her sister Mary sat at the Lord's feet, listening to what he taught. Martha was distracted by the big dinner she was preparing.Frustrated, Martha complained to the Lord. "It would sure be glad if my sister would help me with this big dinner."ButContinue reading "What is the one thing? Do you know?"
How do you spend your Days?
Writer Annie Dillard gets it right with this quotation:"How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives."How are you spending your days?
If you’re going to encourage someone, here’s what they need…
If you're going to encourage others, and everybody needs encouragement, here are 10 positive emotions we all need ...1. Acceptance2. Love3. Appreciation4. Approval5. Connection6. Comfort7. Encouragement8. Respect9. Security10.SupportI'm sure you know somebody who needs one of those today. You get to be a bearer of very good news.When we minister positive emotions to others, weContinue reading "If you’re going to encourage someone, here’s what they need…"
Your single greatest strength
I've been talking with some guys about their greatest single strength. I told them, "Here's a way to think about it..."Answer these questions:1. What makes you really unique?2. What do you find easy that other people find hard or impossible?3. What is exhilarating to you that others may find threatening or frightening?4. What seems soContinue reading "Your single greatest strength"
The guy needs a little marketing help
Thanks to friend Brant Hansen for this one. If I ever get a tattoo, this is the place I'm going. One second thought, maybe I'll think twice about it ...
The “Reason” for the ache in my soul
Some days I don't really know how I feel. Other days I do. Often I have an ache in my soul. Well, I certainly know I'm not the only guy like that. I've just discovered another.Greg Boyd, pastor of Woodland Hills Church in St. Paul, recently posted to his blog a vision (called The RiverContinue reading "The “Reason” for the ache in my soul"
Don’t go it alone
David took a major census of Israel at the end of his life. It was the wrong thing. It made God mad. We aren't totally sure why David insisted on the census. Maybe David decided to go ahead with it because of his fear of not having enough men to protect himself, or perhaps becauseContinue reading "Don’t go it alone"
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