I often think of work on a scale, with lazy on one end and diligent on the other. I like this perspective because I don't need to hit a certain spot. I just need to head a certain direction. It's like a high jump competition: High is good, but higher is better. It's not rocket science. It's just grunt work. Unfortunately for me, most work doesn't actually work this way, … [Read more...] about Done
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Rick Warren on Reading
"Read your way out of every rut."Rick Warren … [Read more...] about Rick Warren on Reading
Finding Ministry Vision
This is the simplest way I've seen to think about and find vision for your ministry, be it a church or a small group. I had to share. This diagram comes from Thom Rainer's Breakout Churches: Discover How to Make the Leap, p. 114. … [Read more...] about Finding Ministry Vision
How to Read More
Reading is a powerful tool, and yet we often neglect the habit. It feels overly burdensome. So what is the secret to reading more and enjoying it? The answer is far more simple than you think. Book Worm I worked at a Christian bookstore all through college. I loved being around the books and Bibles. I felt smarter just by association, and as an employee, I was allowed to … [Read more...] about How to Read More
Lot, Election, and Responsibility
The story of Lot contains an interesting facet. It provides some insight into the question of divine election, predestination, and human responsibility In Genesis 19, two angels warn Lot to flee the city of Sodom because they will shortly destroy it. This warning is not unlike the New Testament call to repent and believe. It contains bad news, good news, and a call to turn … [Read more...] about Lot, Election, and Responsibility