Paul wrote to the church at Colossae, “And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him” (Col. 3:17).[1] James, the half-brother of the Lord wrote, “But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves” (Jam. 1:22). … Continue reading Being Missionaries in Both Word and Deed
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We are all Called to be Missionaries according to the Early Church
In light of the fear of persecution that many early Christians faced it in no way undercut the missional nature of the church, and the desire by many to see the gospel spread throughout the world. It would seem as though the persecution of their fellow Christians would have undermined the courage of other Christians … Continue reading We are all Called to be Missionaries according to the Early Church
Let’s Dive Deeper: A Brief Theology on the Two Wills of God pt. 3
“The secret things belong to the Lord our God, but the things revealed belong to us and to our sons forever, that we may observe all the words of this law.” – Deuteronomy 29:29 In the previous two blogs, we have looked at the two wills of God, namely his secret will and his revealed will. This is … Continue reading Let’s Dive Deeper: A Brief Theology on the Two Wills of God pt. 3
Let’s Dive Deeper: A Brief Theology on the Two Wills of God pt. 2
“The secret things belong to the Lord our God, but the things revealed belong to us and to our sons forever, that we may observe all the words of this law.” – Deuteronomy 29:29 In the last blog we looked at part one of this brief theology regarding the two wills of God, namely the secret will of … Continue reading Let’s Dive Deeper: A Brief Theology on the Two Wills of God pt. 2
Worrying is Practical Atheism
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus – Philippians 4:6-7 I must admit as much as this post may seem to be … Continue reading Worrying is Practical Atheism
The Master Passion of our Life
So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. – 1 Corinthians 10:31 Every person has a master passion, an overruling ambition that drives their soul. This master passion enflames their heart, it establishes their purpose and it empowers them to overcome all obstacles. It can be seen … Continue reading The Master Passion of our Life
A Drive-By Theology of Prayer
Matthew 6:9-13 - “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. 10 Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. 11 Give us this day our daily bread, 12 and forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver … Continue reading A Drive-By Theology of Prayer
Abounding in Love
In Philippians 1:9, Paul prays, “And it is my prayer that your love may abound more and more, with knowledge and all discernment.” “Love” is such a common word to us that it is easy to miss Paul’s concern. We mistake love for a flimsy emotion, often mistaken for lust. This pseudo-love is portrayed as … Continue reading Abounding in Love
What Nehemiah Reveals to Us About Prayer
Nehemiah was a man who was passionate for the glory of God and the welfare of his fellow Jews. Nehemiah in a clear state of concern is moved and immediately turns to prayer, and in doing so reveals to us what every believer's prayer life must be rooted in.
The Sovereignty of God and the Place of Prayer in Successful Ministry
In his book Prayer: The Timeless Secret of High-Impact Leaders, Dave Earley provides a quote from David Jeremiah which reads, “Everything God does in the work of ministry he does through prayer” (Earley, 10). The context of this statement is that Early is linking the value of prayer with the power of prayer. He uses … Continue reading The Sovereignty of God and the Place of Prayer in Successful Ministry
The Ramblings of a Young Minister 