James 1:13-18 includes two great truths about God that serve as bookend to one reality about us. Context First the context.  James wrote to exhort believers to mature conduct by demonstrating their faith and wisdom through godly living (holiness) in spite of their sinful desires and the influence of the world (testing and sin). James 1:2-4 sets the stage …
Author: Steve
I love to study the Bible and I love to engage with others in learning. I had been privileged to do this on a regular basis through church ministry and through part-time teaching at a local Bible colleges.
Helping individuals learn to feed themselves through their own study of God’s Word is joy-giving to me. Influencing groups to do life and church from a biblically grounded, theologically faithful perspective is my passion.
Lessons from 50 years of ministry
This is a repost from the Catalyst Conference posted on Church Relevance. And will it is particularly aimed at pastors, I believe the principles are helpful for all believers to be mindful of. Chuck Swindoll of Insight for Living discussed 10 things he has learned in almost 50 years of ministry during Catalyst Conference’s 8th session. Here is what …
Intergenerational Worship
Quote from John Ortberg Those of us who are older tend to under-estimate the difference between generations. We think that what feels comfortable to us will not–or should not–be a barrier to those who are younger. Those of us who are younger tend to over-estimate the difference between generations. We feel as if those who …
Simple time management
Simple time management Productivity in 11 Words “One thing at a time. Most important thing first. Start now.” [Skelliewag via@scottros]Â Photo bykoalazymonkey.
The purpose of the church
C.S. Lewis said, “there exists in every church something that sooner or later works against the very purpose for which it came into existence. So we must strive very hard, by the grace of God to keep the church focused on the mission that Christ originally gave it.” Does it matter how many people are …
Read with discernment
A good reminder from John Piper, I encourage you to measure your favorite authors and your favorite quotes by what the Bible teaches and what the Bible includes. You can read the entire post here.
According to your willing, I’m praying
Just hear this song for the first time today in the car. Â I was struck with its simplicity and clear message. Â So I looked the lyrics up online (see below). Even though the title is “Song of Jabez” it should not be equated with the popular book by a similar title. By the way, John …