Would you take just 2:25 and enjoy this beauty, this dignity with me? Do you love this as much as I do? What would it be like if today you and I chose to restore human dignity to another? What would it be like if you pulled up to the intersection and asked the woman holding a sign what her name is? Or even if you sat down with her and asked to hear her story? What treasures of dignity might we uncover? I'm reading Job right now. This time around I'm less struck by the … [Read more...] about Uncovering Treasures of Dignity
Impact through Christ
Our World Needs Watchmen
This little boy ... ... is stepping into manhood. Several weeks ago, he turned 18. We gathered family and friends around. One by one, they spoke words of courage and blessing into his life. A beautiful May evening with the smell of fresh-cut grass in the air, this night was so much like the night Josiah was born. He shouldered his way into the world just 45 minutes after we arrived at the hospital. So handsome, so sweet. At night, I'd go into his room and just watch him and pray … [Read more...] about Our World Needs Watchmen
5 Ways You Can Grow in Your Spiritual Gifts
Are you working to grow in your spiritual gifts? Some people supernaturalize spiritual gifts to the point that they become this mysterious, almost magical thing. In my understanding of spiritual gifts, they are a talents, gifts, or abilities that are infused with the power of the Holy Spirit. Some of the gifts are more mysterious. Like speaking in tongues, healing people, and prophecy. Some are less mysterious. Like administration, hospitality, teaching ... But here's the deal, … [Read more...] about 5 Ways You Can Grow in Your Spiritual Gifts
That Trial You Didn’t Choose
I love my work with RiverCross. I can honestly say that I believe that the Lord has been preparing me for this work all of my life. But with RiverCross, one of the trials I face is raising financial support for my salary. I wouldn't have chosen this trial. It was almost enough for me to walk away. But to walk away would have been to ignore God. I simply couldn't do that. I love him too much. So, I'm still walking out this trial. But, let me be honest ... not with pure joy. This … [Read more...] about That Trial You Didn’t Choose