Planning often “runs ahead” of praying . . . which is a recipe for failure. As plans go forward in ministry and mission, may leaders make prayer THE priority for effective planning. To do otherwise speaks more of one’s ownRead more…
Humility Integrity Simplicity – radio spot 19
Radio programme to be used in advance of CT2010 – #19 of series Touches on the nature of the Lausanne Movement, and the Lausanne Covenant
Authenticity & Integrity radio spot 7
Radio programme to be used approaching CT2010 – #7 of series.
Common Misconceptions about Forgiveness
Forgiveness is known but not readily understood, which is a profound disconnect. The numerous misconceptions about forgiveness create difficulty for believers and unbelievers with regard to relational well-being. Believers who have a faulty perception about forgiveness are hindered in theirRead more…
Illuminating the Gray Areas of Life
Gray areas of life and ministry can move to crystal clear clarity when three questions are answered.
Does reading Ephesians 5 endanger people’s lives in HIV epidemics?
Is Ephesians 5:1-11 fuel for silence, denial, deceipt, judgment, sectarianism, stigma, judgmentalism and condemnation? I believe that some of the imperatives of Ephesians 5 have been incorrectly and dangerously applied in HIV epidemics. However, thanks to the Lausanne movement’s decisionRead more…
A lyrical reading of Ephesians 5:1-20
A lyrical reading of Ephesians 5:1-20 In the following reading of Ephesians 5:1-20, I will use verse 19 as my guideline. It urges readers to speak to one another in psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. I will consider someRead more…
A lyrical reading of Ephesians 5:1-20
A lyrical reading of Ephesians 5:1-20 In the following reading of Ephesians 5:1-20, I will use verse 19 as my guideline. It urges readers to speak to one another in psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. I will consider someRead more…
Trials…God’s Pathway for Growth and Grace
Growth and grace are realized through trials. When these benefits of trials are experienced (and not forgotten), then the unavoidable difficulties of life and faith will be embraced by ardent followers of Christ.
Words – The Thermometer of Your Heart
The REAL YOU is revealed by your words. The “mirror image” of speech and heart has great value in evaluating your own walk with Christ. A believer who fails to listen to personal “words” (which are heard) and “thoughts” (whichRead more…