Jesus’ command to love our enemies is difficult to obey and easy to build limits around. We know it applies to those who oppose Christ and His followers. We know it should prepare us for provocation and persecution from the antagonistic. But we don’t always consider how it pertains to our brothers and sisters in … Continue reading Loving Our Enemies (When They’re In Our Churches)
Over the past few years, God has intensified my desire to spend whatever short days I have on earth living for the mission. I want to invest time serving the hurting and befriending the outcast. I want to boldly proclaim the Good News to those who haven't received it. I want to utilize money to … Continue reading We’re Sent Together, Not Alone
Just as we struggle to love our families and friends, we will walk through seasons or situations in which we lack love for our pastors. This may be due to bitterness towards their sin, frustration with their shortcomings, or the arrogance of our own hearts. At other times, we may take them for granted and … Continue reading 4 Ways to Love Your Pastor
Meet Emily. My beautiful sister-in-law and beloved aunt to my three kids. For the past several months Emily has babysat for me every Friday morning. She does this so that I can serve a local Syrian refugee family. During these mornings I either work with "M" who is diagnosed with autism, play with "J" and … Continue reading Behind-The-Scenes Service: Unglamorous and Irreplaceable
I've never considered myself an overly-critical person. I typically think of overly-critical people as miserable, ungrateful, difficult to please, and always dissatisfied with the people in their life. I don't really fit that description. I'm pretty easy-going. I tend to like people and get along with them. I'm low-maintenance relationally. I make a practice of … Continue reading Criticism: Kill it or Make it Constructive
