This week I read an article by Rick Warren that talked about how we can improve our relationships. His key point was that we must learn to serve others. The fact is we often focus on our own wants and needs, which can make it seem like life revolves around us. And if this is howContinue reading “Improving Our Relationships”
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God is Love
As a pastor, I get emails and letters every so often from people telling me what I need to be preaching on or what I’m doing wrong. I find this especially strange when it’s from someone who doesn’t even attend our church. I received one of those letters this past week. I’m guessing I wasn’tContinue reading “God is Love”
Speaking Love and Life to Others
Every week I take about 30-45 minutes for what I call margin time. It’s a time where I go for a walk or a hike with the sole purpose of clearing my head and casting all my cares upon the Lord. I generally do it before I sit down and begin to type out myContinue reading “Speaking Love and Life to Others”
Embracing His Grace and Showing It to Others
This week, I had the privilege of sharing a little devotional with one of our ministry groups here at the church. As I pondered what to share, the Lord put on my heart this idea of embracing and showing His grace. The scripture that the Lord led me to was the story of the womanContinue reading “Embracing His Grace and Showing It to Others”
What Do You Think Jesus Thinks?
Two weeks ago my wife spoke at church and shared a very raw and authentic message that I know was impactful for many people. In her message she was vulnerable and honest about taking on an offense that wasn’t hers to take on. It was a great reminder that all of us fall short atContinue reading “What Do You Think Jesus Thinks?”
Step Into the Silence
If you’ve been around me at all, you know that I don’t have a problem carrying a conversation. My wife, on the other hand, struggles at times with conversation. That is: if I’m not around. If I’m at her side, she’s fine, because she knows she won’t have to worry about those awkward moments ofContinue reading “Step Into the Silence”
In It For The Long Haul
Years ago, when I was in youth ministry, I had the opportunity to have lunch with a Foursquare pastor from Germany. During that lunch we talked about numerous things concerning ministry, but there is one part of that conversation that I still remember to this day. We were talking about goals and accomplishments in ministryContinue reading “In It For The Long Haul”
Let Him Be Your Deliverer
Today I read the story in Exodus 14 where the Israelites were finally leaving Egypt and the oppressive rule of Pharaoh. But if you’re familiar with the story you know that after the Israelites left, Pharaoh changed his mind and he and his army take off after them. And so the Israelites find themselves betweenContinue reading “Let Him Be Your Deliverer”
Do You Love Jesus More Than Anything?
This week, I once again read a scripture that changed my life years ago. It’s the story of the rich young ruler found in Matthew 19:16-22. If you aren’t familiar with the story, this rich young ruler approaches Jesus and asks Him what he must do to receive eternal life. Jesus responds by telling himContinue reading “Do You Love Jesus More Than Anything?”
Approaching People With Love and Humility
This past week, I drove down to my parent’s house in Eugene. It’s a nice little drive that takes me through some beautiful farming country here in Oregon. As I was driving, I was actually praying about my devotion for this week. Then on a yard sign in front of one of the houses wasContinue reading “Approaching People With Love and Humility”
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