Be Comfortable in Your Skin
When I was in college, I really struggled with my “calling” to preach. As a freshman, I knew God wanted me to explore preaching and learning how to share the gospel well, but I couldn’t fully grasp all that meant. So, as I began to get opportunities to speak alongside other young preachers, going on...
Why You Need to Learn From People You Disagree With
I read a quote recently that said, “Genuine humility is the capability to learn something from anyone.” I think one’s ability or inability to do this tells a lot about them. Can you learn from those you disagree with? Can you be a student of someone that you don’t have anything in common with? I...
Religious Pride Is the Most Dreadful Kind
I wrote this post for my blogger friend Ben Plunkett over at Red Letter Revival. With his permission, I am posting it here as well: In my reading through the Gospels lately, I have been astounded at the incredible pride with which the religious rulers of Jesus’ day treated our Lord. Take the Gospel of...
Perceptions
We are currently assisting one of our home churches in the pastor search process. As we have seen resume after resume come in, one thing is becoming clear to me: it is quite possible to get a read on people when you see how they present themselves. Granted, putting forth a resume is an effort...
Log Extraction Is Painful
I don’t like to admit when I’m wrong. Let me rephrase that: I absolutely HATE having to admit when I’m wrong. Every ounce of my being fights it as I angrily look for any excuse that it’s the other person’s fault. Being in the wrong hurts my pride, and that’s quite a tender spot. Well,...
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