Thoughtful Reflections on Faith and Life
Philippians 4:6 Introduction I have spent a lot of time in seminary. I have read a lot of books on theology and the Bible. I have been to many conferences and have heard from some excellent speakers and preachers. As helpful as all of that has been, I do not think there has been anything … Read More “Thanksgiving as Prayer” »
It is always easy to recognize the things that you wish were different. There are regrets in the past and fears for the future. I doubt anyone has the perfect life. The reason I first started blogging about “Good News” was to boost my mental health by focusing on at least one good thing that … Read More “Good News: Being Thankful” »
One of the best ways to build a long lasting and effective ministry is to cultivate an attitude of thankfulness. It is easy to focus on the things that are wrong or frustrating. Being thankful takes work and it doesn’t come about by accident. One of the things that I do is to blog weekly … Read More “31 Days to Become a Better Pastor: Embrace Thankfulness” »
As I look back on 2016, there were some challenging events, but there were also many blessings. There were five things that stood out that I’m thankful for. These five things are my Good News. I’m thankful for my wife Amanda. Amanda had some rough times in 2016, but she has made a tremendous recovery. … Read More “Good News: Five Things I’m Thankful For From 2016” »
A sermon based on Luke 7:36-50 and preached at Queen Street Baptist Church. Introduction People either love surprises or hate them. In many cases it depends on the nature of the surprise. I remember coming home from school with a friend and my mother telling me that I needed to cut the grass right then. I … Read More “Love and Thankfulness” »
How does a Christian leader grow spiritually? It is all about about spiritual discipline. First you have to hire a spiritual mentor. Then you have to find a monastery in an exotic location. You need to purchase all the books by all the great spiritual authors. Or you could be thankful. I have found more … Read More “Ministry Reflection Seven” »
