Anyone who has been through the muck of life in any significant way tends to have a bit of a chip on their shoulder when they reach the other side. The heart is hardened some. Defense mechanisms are created and are maintained in the background operating system of the subconscious. And then pride often comes […]
TAL: What Jesus DID Die For
What did Jesus die for? What was the purpose of going to the cross, dying, and resurrecting? Was it to reveal to us the nature of God? Was it to take on God’s wrath? What the cross of Christ represents in your theology will determine what you ultimately believe about Christianity. Let’s jump in…
Talking Points Are Killing Our Ability to Hear
Games. I’m tired of them. Publicists, politicians, spokesmen, spokeswomen, and leaders of many industries are busy playing them. What games are they playing? The game of talking points. The game of saying some things, but not saying anything at all. The game of regurgitating what was given to them by spin doctors and speechwriters. We all […]
God is Unchanging and It Matters Greatly
The change in your life is quickly killing you. It’s killing your ability to trust in anything or anyone. You don’t look as you did ten years ago. You don’t think as you did five minutes ago. Your understanding is ever-expanding or it is diminishing – it isn’t staying the same… Change. It’s quickly killing […]
TAL: 4 Things Jesus Absolutely Didn’t Die For
Want to know the greatest threat to the Church? It’s not our changing culture, terrorism, or partisan politics. The greatest threat to the Church is the Church pointing to the wrong things.
What to Do When Your Plans Don’t Line Up With God’s
You have it all figured out. Your plans are superb and they are God-honoring. How would God not bless them? How would He not give a resounding yes to them? Maybe you want to lead an initiative of some kind. Maybe you have a vision for a grand coalition of organizations and churches uniting together to address […]