SAVING EUTYCHUSHow to preach God's word and keep people awakeBy Gary Millar and Phil Campbell Eutychus never knew that night would forever change his life. He never knew how close to death he sat. But he soon found out. What happened? Well, he fell asleep listening to Paul teach. Normally, we don't consider following asleep in a sermon to be the end of the world, but in … [Read more...] about Saving Eutychus
Coming to Stillness
Peruse a devotional book in the contemplative stream, and you will often find the initial call of every reading is first the call to “come to stillness.” Coming to stillness seems to be the hurdle of my personal devotion. The tasks of devotion are pleasant enough. Reading the Bible is often enjoyable and productive. The silent reflection I welcome. And I certainly have … [Read more...] about Coming to Stillness
Fully Present
I want to be fully present wherever I go. The people in my life demand nothing less. Fully present means listening. How often does my mind wander. Not from disinterest but because of worry. I constantly think ahead. One comment may send my mind off to distant plans. But fully present nails my feet to the ground. Fully present means silence. My wife does not benefit from … [Read more...] about Fully Present
Gospel of God
If the Gospel is completely of God, then we can draw several conclusions. You cannot fence the Gospel. The Gospel is God’s and we must give it to who he tells us. It goes to all mankind because he says it does. We are not free to pick and choose. We may not create a list of who can enter. Like our heavenly father, we must go out into the highways and byways and invite the … [Read more...] about Gospel of God
Everyday Miracles
Imagine with me a strange scenario. Imagine you desperately need money. Hopeless, with no other options, you decide to pray. You pray for one hundred dollars. Here’s where it gets strange... What would be a better answer to your prayer? Option one: the hundred dollar bill miraculously floats down from the sky. Option two: a friend gives you one hundred dollars. Which … [Read more...] about Everyday Miracles