Sometimes when the word "ministry" is used, we often place the conversation in a narrow category. We may think in terms of a person with a particular role within a congregation of people. Some think of a person designated as the pastor, the minister, the preacher, etc. Yet, I am thinking about everyday people and… Continue reading Self-giving in Everyday Ministry
Category: Jesus
The Source of Refreshment
I once had a very sobering conversation with a minister who said to me, "We know what to do, we just need to do it!" He went on to suggest that all of the books, conferences, etc., were basically useless because it all came down to "doing it." I knew this man. He seemed to… Continue reading The Source of Refreshment
What Do You See?
Most of the day, when I am at my desk, I generally listen to music. The volume is very low, but the music has a way of helping me study and think. Most of the time I listen to something mellow. I generally listen through iTunes or Last.fm. (Are you familiar with Last.fm? I love… Continue reading What Do You See?
Marriage and Following Jesus
This being Tuesday, we will be at Rosa’s tonight ("Taco Tuesday Night"). It’s what these empty nest people do on Tuesday evenings. After that, we will go to Baylor to see basketball (Baylor men vs. Colorado). I’ve been thinking a lot about marriage/family lately (much of this in preparation for preaching/teaching) and what it means… Continue reading Marriage and Following Jesus
What Kind of Marriage Do You Have?
The following is an excerpt from a fine book by Gary Thomas entitled Devotions for a Sacred Marriage. Thomas appeals to all of us who are Christ-followers to get to the heart of what makes a marriage tick instead of just trying to fix symptoms of our marriages. How often we do the same… Continue reading What Kind of Marriage Do You Have?
“Servant” — Is it a throwaway word?
Once a week he went to their mobile home. Jimmy first met this family at church. They were young, maybe in their 40s. "Jack" was in a wheelchair. Jimmy went to their home one week. He mowed the yard while he was there. Then one week while he was visiting with Jack, "Sue" arrived home… Continue reading “Servant” — Is it a throwaway word?
Leaving the Past
I’m back at the Murfreesboro Panera Bread this morning. I came here to spend an hour or so working on the message for Sunday. (I’ve learned that when I am on a trip like this, it is much more enjoyable if I can spend a few early mornings during the week thinking about Sunday’s message. … Continue reading Leaving the Past