An old say states, “Confession is good for the soul.” Well, revenge is sweet. Or at least that must be what I (we) think. When a car speeds by me or cuts me off–I know I would “delight” to see them pulled over by a policyman. But how do we avoid seeking vengeance? I think …
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.
The Dog in Church
A week ago a couple visited our church–with a dog. They didn’t look like the “average” church family. The dog was dress nicely. As they entered Fellowship Hall for dinner, they looked lost–unsure what to do, where to go, how to proceed. Many looked but only one helped. An Elder stepped up, walking across the …
The future needs history
I spent a couple hours this morning reading articles and books reviews in the latest issues of the Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society (JETS), put out quarterly by the society, and was struck how much the future needs history. Some of the issues in contemporary evangelicalism are challenges from past weaknesses, current culture changes, …
Reflecting
(Written a week ago.) As I have been reflecting on the most basic of Christian truths–the atonement, I have also been dealing with the most basic of heartaches of a pastor. A number of years ago, I was asked, what the hardest part of being a pastor was. Having never contemplated that question before, I …
Meditate and Contemplate
In an age of “information overload” and constant activity we must slow down long enough for God to make Himself known. (One of the reasons I am enjoying blogging.) “Think time” — time to process what you are seeing, learning, and experiencing “Meditation, when it is effective, engages the whole heart: intellect, intuition, will, affection, …
Books, books, books
While at times I what to say “Amen” to Ecclesiastes 12:12 My son, beware of anything beyond these. Of making many books there is no end, and much study is a weariness of the flesh. (ESV) Reading is one way to grow. My parents modeled a passion for reading and growing, but for much of …
Let Faithfulness Be Enough
LET FAITHFULNESS BE ENOUGH You didn’t call me to be successful, You called me to be faithful. Keep me from the treadmill of performance. Let faithfulness be enough. You didn’t call me to be known, You called me to know You. Keep me obedient to what I know. Let faithfulness be enough. You …