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Thursday, July 3rd, 2008Let the elders who rule well be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in preaching and teaching. (1 Timothy 5.17)
Before I jump into, what I think will be an encouragement to pastors (it has been for me this morning) I need to set the stage a bit.
Paul’s logic here indicates the two [...]
The Teenage Girl Syndrome
Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008Do you ever have these times where you feel like you’re always the one initiating with people and that goes unreciprocated? Always calling to meet up with someone but it never happens or if it does it’s begrudging? The, “let’s get together sometime” that you receive turns into, “I’m super busy…”
I don’t know [...]
The Risk of Remaining
Tuesday, July 1st, 2008I have been thinking over the last few weeks about something Matthew Leiboult said as I interviewed him during our “Make Us … Risk-Takers” teaching.
The Leiboults were the first family to accept our invitation to come with us to KC. They had to move from Stl and so there was some obvious risk in [...]
Strengths: Competition - The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly
Wednesday, June 25th, 2008I’ve been thinking a lot about the Strengths Finder and subsequently my own strengths as we are going to begin our first Partner Connection this coming Sunday. If you are unfamiliar with the Strengths Finder check this out.
Basically the SF assesses your top 5 themes of strength. The idea is here are 5 [...]
Resources For You to Check Out
Tuesday, June 24th, 2008Recently I have been listening to some interviews from 9Marks while I drive (one earphone in since my stereo was jacked) and while I mow. They have some really helpful stuff and you might want to check it out.
The New Perspective on Paul with Simon Gathercole and Peter Williams. (audio)
You may have heard about [...]
One Prayer Starts this Weekend
Tuesday, June 10th, 2008As you may know LifeConnection is taking in One Prayer. I’m really excited for us to kick it off this weekend with Make us … Risk-Takers. I’ll be teaching this weekend on the story of David and Goliath.
I specifically have our men on my heart and mind for this weekend (in light of [...]
The Scripture Challenge (Day 22)
Tuesday, April 29th, 2008Scripture
Psalm 119.169-176
Let my cry come before you, O Lord; give me understanding according to your word! (169)
Observation
It has been clear that the psalmist is experiencing great persecution and times of doubt and confusion throughout this chapter. He’s crying out for the Lord, in this context, to give him wisdom.
Application
While not in a time of [...]
The Scripture Challenge (Day 21)
Tuesday, April 29th, 2008Scripture
Psalm 119.161-168
I rejoice at your word like one who finds great spoil. (162)
Observation
Once again the psalmist takes great delight in the word of God. It is as good as finding a great treasure.
Application
And once again I am confronted with the question, “Do I have this same attitude toward God’s word?” I need [...]
The Scripture Challenge (Day 20)
Friday, April 25th, 2008Scripture
Psalm 119.153-160
Consider how I love your precepts! Give me life according to your steadfast love. The sum of your word is truth, and every one of your righteous rules endures forever! (159-160)
Observation
The psalmist continues to recognize the connection between living God’s precepts and life.
Application
I need to recognize this connection for my own life. [...]
The Scripture Challenge (Day 19)
Thursday, April 24th, 2008Scripture
Psalm 119.145-152
My eyes are awake before the watches of the night, that I may meditate on your promise. (148)
Observation
Because the word of the Lord is so valuable to the psalmist he does all he can to spend time thinking about it, pondering it, so that he can live by it.
Application
Do I have this kind [...]