Even if there are stretches that don’t go well, even if everyone around you seems like a squirrel on sugar, even if the questions fall flat or the tangents escape control, your presence week after week, year after year, will be transformational. Don’t underestimate the power of your presence…
A week in… and finally my 1st post of the year. And thus, I’ve accomplished my first new year’s resolution: Write at least 1 post a week. Check. Awesome. Now just 51 more weeks to go. Indulge my self-indulgence for a moment, please. I’m going to push myself this year …
There can be friction even in the best networks. Not all coverage is reliable. The greatest connections can become restricted. Paul understood this when he wrote to Christians in the significant city of Corinth. They were a growing and influential network. Their system was integrated with some of the most influential …
No where is the real life drama and community of Christianity revealed like it is in the letter of Romans. Unfortunately, many people miss it. This New Testament book is so power packed full of memorable verses that it can be easy to find inspiration or challenge by just revisiting old …
The New Testament letter that most exudes encouragement is Philippians. Paul is encouraged. Timothy is encouraged. The people with them are encouraged. The Christians in the city of Philippi have been putting courage into Paul and his team consistently for quite some time… and for that Paul is extremely grateful: …
