How do we define success in ministry? How do we distinguish whether a ministry is on track? Is it even quantifiable? These are not rhetorical questions; I am hoping that you take the time to respond. Is success in Christian ministry … [Continue reading]
"An evangelist who has himself been reconciled to God through Christ, and who can make the New Testament witness to the reconciling power of Jesus his own, is a far more powerful minister of reconciliation than any institution or atmosphere can be. … [Continue reading]
The author of the Book of Hebrews says this about Jesus, "who for the joy set before Him endured the cross" (Hebrews 12:2). What would cause enough joy to make the pain and suffering of the cross worth while? Something that could provide that much … [Continue reading]
This is the 22nd post in the Sermon on the Mount Series. As I pointed out in a previous post about Matthew 5:13, three properties of salt stand out to me. Salt makes a person thirsty Adds flavor Works as a preservative; it fights decay It … [Continue reading]
