

Problems with the Side Effects
22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control....


A Mandate for Ministry
Romans 11:13 – “For I speak to you Gentiles, inasmuch as I am the apostle of the Gentiles, I magnify mine office.” Ephesians 3:7-8 – "...


Identity in Christ
Finding Identity and Helping Others Who am I? Where do I fit in? What should I do in life? These three questions are crucial in each of...


Seeking God in High Places
Come near to God and he will come near to you (Jas. 4:8a, NIV). Currently I am in Cusco, Peru, for a short time of rest, relaxation, and...


Keeping Our Eyes on the Mission
“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and...


Is it Nature or Nurture?
When does the call to care for others happen in us? Is it merely "nature" or does it need to be nurtured? Train up a child in the way he...


FEAR
I sought the LORD, and he answered and delivered me from all my fears (Ps. 34:4, ESV). It certainly seems as though fear is on the rise...


The Son of the Father
15 Now it was the governor’s custom at the festival to release a prisoner chosen by the crowd. 16 At that time they had a well-known...


Living the Language of God's Love
Jesus said again, “I tell you the truth, I am the gate for the sheep…I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved. He will...


Attaining the Full Measure of Christ ...
11 So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, 12 to equip his people for works...











































