To be a man after God's own heart. Then to lead, labour, inspire and encourage others to be the same
It takes faith to keep the Sabbath. We need faith that God is going to look after our work while we rest. He is in control and never grows weary. We need faith that God’s timing is right. As Gandalf said a wizard is never late nor is he early. Sometimes we are tempted to…
“People will follow you for a while because they picked you. But they’ll follow you over the long term because they trust you.” “Charm and charisma are like a glider; they fly, but not indefinitely. And they do not do well in turbulent times” Trust is essential for leadership. But it is also essential for…
In-house, Christian-matters. I don’t usually agree to post Christian debate issues on my blog, because I don’t think it’s actually helpful or encouraging. In this case I will because 1) my blog’s not popular enough, 2) the debate is happening anyway, 3) I think I’m writing towards a peaceful resolution between the two sides. And…
Is anyone among you in trouble? Let them pray. These are the simple words of James 5:13. As Christians, it’s good to be aware of the various self-help strategies. But I think, oftentimes, God will let us be in a place where no amount of self-help will help. Where no amount of strategic thinking, leadership…
I’ve been taking a free course at Biola Learn , on Spiritual Formation and the temptations of moralism. It’s part of God’s recent dealings with me to dismantle unhealthy patterns of relating to Him, and to replace them with a more grace filled, spirit empowered, cross-entered faith. Anyway, as part of the course there are…
Christ asks me to take up my cross daily, to die to self, die to my own efforts (even those to “work for Him”. To die to it all. But where does this leave me? Where does this leave me in terms of my commitments and ambitions – shall I not simply become flimsical and…
Genesis 6:22 says that Noah did everything just as the Lord commanded him. It’s easy to do some of what God tells us. It’s easy to do everything God tells us, but in a slightly different way. (For example he could have made a slightly bigger boat etc). But the challenge is to do everything,…
I recently came across a quote and a follow up question that have been on my mind. The quote is by a Desert Father called Anthony Bloom who was invited to preach at a mass where a visiting bishop would be in attendance. Bloom refused to preach and said: “If my silence doesn’t speak to…
How do we know that God exists? This week see’s us start part 2 of Wayne Grudem’s systematic theology. So far we’ve covered The Doctrines of the Word of God. And now, we are looking at the Doctrines of God. My mentor once told me, systematic theology studies are usually divided over what to look…
