In the last several days, we have focused on Ephesians 4:11-12. These verses teach that all of God's people are ministers. These ministers are to be equipped by pastors and other church leaders for...
The greatest among you must become like the youngest, and the leader like the one who serves. (Luke 22:26)As a brash young college student, I attended a lecture by Ramsey Clark, former United...
Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4 Stories help us make sense of the world. True stories told by our elderly...
When I was Senior Pastor of Irvine Presbyterian Church, a woman I'll call Lucy came to see me because she was worried...
Earlier in Genesis 13, Abram's herdsmen and Lot's herdsmen quarreled because there wasn't enough land to support their flocks.
I have very few regrets in life, but my earliest one is from tee-ball. I forgot to bring home the signup sheet to register for the tee-ball season. Somehow, at the tender age...
Harold Sikkema is a recent honors graduate of McMaster University in Ontario, Canada. He met L.L. Barkat...
Today is St. Patrick’s Day. Most people think of this day as a time for wearing green and that’s about it (unless you’re Irish!).
Ambition comes with promise and a lot of fine print.
Today is Mother's Day in the United States. This means that many of us will get together with our mothers to celebrate their lives and thank them for their faithfulness. Those of us...
When I was small, I would run as fast as I could with arms outstretched, letting the wind collect under makeshift wings...
Beginning in chapter 14 and spilling over into chapter 15, Paul teaches the Roman Christians how to deal with their theological and lifestyle differences. They are not to condemn each other, but to...
I am constitutionally wired for worry. I fully expect my DNA contains a dedicated worry gene. I can worry about everything, the things I can control and the things I can't. Thus, I...
God is honored when you keep your word, even when it hurts.
This small group study discusses Luke 22:7-30 The Last Supper and the ultimate act of hospitality.
I can’t tell you how disappointing it was when, at age 22, I finally made the decision to pursue a “secular” career...
Recently I heard this behind-the-scenes story about a company that had enjoyed notable success and is now struggling to survive.
Matthew 6:9-10 “Pray then in this way: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom...
Doing God's will need not be dramatic to be world-changing.
So how can we best handle the uncertainty of change? Just knowing that most transitions comprise the three different experiences (endings, a...
