Posts from June 2016
Who Will You Serve and Surprise This Week?
“Life is never less than duty, but at its best it is so much more. Duty usually comes easily enough whereas delight requires thoughtfulness, effort, and creativity. If we are to live in such a way that we bring glory to God by doing good to others, we owe it to them to serve and surprise, to fulfill duty and express delight. So who do you need to serve and surprise in the week ahead?” Read more…
When Christians move on
“People leave churches for all sorts of reasons. People get married. People move house. People accept new jobs that take them elsewhere. People heed God’s call to ministry in different pastures… Nevertheless, when good friends move on and we are left behind, how are we to deal with our sadness and grief?” Read more…
Prescribing Hospitality for Growth in the Christian Life
“Hospitality offers a vital prescription for growth, because it touches so many aspects of how we live our lives. According to the New Testament we need to consider the needs of others, to share the gospel, to love, and to be intentional with our resources; hospitality provides a tangible way to practice all of that.” Read more…
Don’t forget the punchline!
What’s the punchline in our conversations with people who don’t yet believe in Jesus? Read more…
The Two Kinds of Conversation You Need To Have With Your Children
If you have something important to speak about to your children, you just have the conversation, right? Or should we think more carefully about *how* to have the conversation? Read more…