If you are like me, you might sometimes feel tired, sluggish, and perhaps discouraged. I encourage you to read Pilgrim Heart: The Way of Jesus in Everyday Life. I read this book a few years ago and found it to be incredibly refreshing. The author is Dr. Darryl Tippens, Provost at Pepperdine University. Darryl has… Continue reading Interview with Darryl Tippens (Part 2)
Category: Spiritual Formation
Interview with Darryl Tippens (Part 1)
Do you need to read a book that will refresh your soul? I encourage you to read Pilgrim Heart: The Way of Jesus in Everyday Life. I read this book a few years ago and found it to be incredibly refreshing. The author is Dr. Darryl Tippens, Provost at Pepperdine University. Darryl has graciously consented… Continue reading Interview with Darryl Tippens (Part 1)
5 Ways to Pursue Wisdom
I would like to grow in wisdom. I want wisdom to be reflected in my choices and decisions. Yet, there is no way to microwave wisdom. There is no instant way to suddenly be a person of wisdom. Growing in wisdom is not like sending a text message when a few seconds later it will… Continue reading 5 Ways to Pursue Wisdom
I Haven’t Always Read the Bible
> I haven’t always read the Bible. When I was younger, it was the book that I was “supposed” to read but usually did not. Years later, I went through a period of time when I read many books about the Bible but rarely read the Bible itself. Finally, I began reading the Bible on… Continue reading I Haven’t Always Read the Bible
Moving Toward Change (Five Important Questions)
I was in the sixth grade, shy, clumsy and feeling awkward in many social situations. I was in Boy Scouts at the time and subscribed to "Boy’s Life," which was the magazine of the Scouts. Each month, I read this magazine — cover to cover. One month I discovered an interesting advertisement. It was about… Continue reading Moving Toward Change (Five Important Questions)
Question: What Do We Actually Practice?
This week I’ve been reading the Sermon on the Mount as well as much material about the Sermon on the Mount. I have also been reading Dallas Willard on discipleship. I heard him speak twice today at Truett Seminary (Baylor University). So—I am giving a lot of thought to the words of Jesus this week. … Continue reading Question: What Do We Actually Practice?
What Do You Long For?
After a few hours of restless sleep, I finally got up for awhile and read a portion of Conformed to His Image by Kenneth Boa. I was reading through a chapter on motivation and came across this wonderful quote, written by Julian of Norwich in her Revelations of Divine Love. She speaks of the importance… Continue reading What Do You Long For?
Character: When No One Is Looking
I suppose I have spoken often, both in classes and in sermon messages, about matters relating to the importance of character. I have taught at various times series on "The Ten Commandments" and the "Sermon on the Mount." Certainly when preaching or teaching from the prophets, I have talked a lot about character and ethics.… Continue reading Character: When No One Is Looking
Encouraging Words from Gary Thomas
The Beautiful Fight is Gary Thomas’ new book. It is a powerful work about spiritual transformation. A few years ago I read his book A Sacred Marriage. I was very impressed. Since then, I have read many other books written by Gary Thomas. I am not sure what it is that draws me to his work. I… Continue reading Encouraging Words from Gary Thomas
Under Construction
Yesterday, I heard Tom Long speak for several hours at Truett Seminary (Baylor University). He spoke on "Preaching the Gospel of Mark." I have heard him speak on several different occasions and always come away with such an appreciation for his passion and his storytelling. Yesterday, as I was listening to Long speak, I thought… Continue reading Under Construction