Is the Bible relevant for today’s world? If so, it should deal with every aspect of life and relationships, including the political realm and, specifically, the people involved in politics. Three indisputable characteristics of “politics as usual” plague every governmentRead more…
Taking the Lord’s Name in Vain
A subject often overlooked is taking the Lord’s Name in vain (Exodus 20:7) and, sadly, many in the Body of Christ violate this commandment with regularity.
Doing What’s Right
Did you ever get the feeling that honesty and integrity are things of the past? I admit it does seem that way at times.
Confession – The Ultimate Test of Truthfulness
There are not many reliable avenues to gain insight into the “real you” . . . but your words, like a mirror, reflect what is in your heart. A confession is actually an acknowledgment of something, either good or bad. AnRead more…
Do You REALLY Believe what You Say About Prayer?
Theoretical beliefs can be stated in “what you say,” but true beliefs are revealed in “what you do.” You have probably mentioned the importance of prayer and its necessity for growth in Christ, God-honoring relationships, and effective ministry. If youRead more…
Leadership works better when…..
Watching a recent UK TV series called ‘The Apprentice’, I saw a group of young and hopeful business leaders competing with each other for a top job. The leadership style was thrusting, egotistical, self-focused, combatant and therefore weak and ineffective.Read more…
Apology: In case someone’s reading…
My wife said my two previous postings were a bit sarcastic. So, I owe my readers (both of you) and apology. I feel deeply about church and missions issues, and I need to be more understanding of others who mayRead more…
Intellectual Honesty
Intellectual honesty makes more enemies than friends. If you choose to be honest, you must walk alone.
Whoops! I think my ego is showing.
Graham was a local pastor from a free church somewhere in the depths of Europe. His call to leadership was clear to him; he had felt that God had put his ‘mighty hand’ on him and had gifted him toRead more…
Am I a Christian leader in hiding?
I remember when I was a young pastor in the inner-city of London, being asked some difficult question about a passage in the Old Testament. As I looked at the eager face peering at me, full of hope that IRead more…