Revitalizing Your Faith and Congregation

I recently got some encouragement and insight about revitalizing my faith, the congregation I preach for, and God’s church at large. I found it in a surprising place, so I hope you won’t stop reading when you hear where it was—Ezekiel! To keep this from becoming too long, I’ll share the main ideas and leaveContinue reading “Revitalizing Your Faith and Congregation”

Motivation for the Mission—1

Obedience to the Instructions of Christ. God is growing a kingdom among us and wants us to be involved in its growth. He is not limited by us, of course, but in his sometimes incomprehensible wisdom, he has chosen to work through human beings. I have written elsewhere about our having this responsibility (see post,Continue reading “Motivation for the Mission—1”

The Story of God’s Kingdom 10

Living a Life Worthy of the King. We cannot enter the eternal kingdom unless we live a life worthy of the King. Some of us will be bothered by that statement because of the way we have come to think about God’s mercy and grace. Yet Scripture emphasizes both God’s grace and obedience. Let’s beginContinue reading “The Story of God’s Kingdom 10”