Today is a beautiful day, because “Then he poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciples’ feet and to wipe them with the towel that was wrapped around him.” (John 13:5 ESV) Water #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
I’m thinking of Ephesians 5:11 today in preparing this post. “Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them.” Can we shine light on the churches and church leaders who minimize and re-victimize the abused? Is it possible to make your church safer by learning to spot and report predatory behavior? … Read more
Oh, Lord, no one knows my heart like you do. No one touches it to the depths of my soul like you do. Nothing can be hidden from you. The openness and closeness of our relationship cannot be matched. The sacred space between us is my greatest joy and peace. You forgive all my failings. … Read more
Father, thank you for birthdays and rebirth in Christ. Thank you for today and for all my tomorrows in the name and authority of Jesus, according to your good and perfect will. Amen. “Only fear the Lord and serve him faithfully with all your heart. For consider what great things he has done for you.” … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, ‘Out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.’” (John 7:38 ESV) Water #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Today is a beautiful day, because “When Jesus saw him lying there and knew that he had already been there a long time, he said to him, ‘Do you want to be healed?’ The sick man answered him, ‘Sir, I have no one to put me into the pool when the water is stirred up, … Read more
I’m grateful to Jake McDonnell for the wisdom in his open letter to FCCF and SLCC. From the book: “How does a leader react when they know people have been victimized? Gospel Approach: Leaders react with compassion, honesty, and love. As Jesus did and does, they seek out those who are hurting and call forward … Read more
Lord God, your words are clear. I pray your Holy Spirit stops me in my tracks to prevent me from presumption and rebellion. Help me to fully obey. Help me to listen carefully to your instructions. Forgive me when I fall short and don’t let me put blame on others for my disobedience. I ask … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Scripture introduces evangelism through the story of the woman at the well, “So the woman left her water jar and went away into town and said to the people, ‘Come, see a man who told me all that I ever did. Can this be the Christ?’ They went out … Read more
We sort out the evidence as we see it, but in the end we are culpable to choose the pastor under whose teaching we sit. I didn’t think too much of it until this experience. I’ve learned to review the Scriptural requirements of church leaders. More importantly, I’ve learned the impact of how those Scriptural … Read more