Feeling Alone in Ministry?
“Dear friends, although I was very eager to write to you about the salvation we share, I felt compelled to write and urge you to contend for the faith that was once for all entrusted to God’s holy people. For certain individuals whose condemnation was written about long ago have secretly slipped in among you. […]
Singing the Song of the Lamb: A Review of Jonathan Young’s Commentary on Revelation
Sitting on the back deck of my home one afternoon, my young teenage son, Jonathan, told me that he no longer believed in God. I cannot say I was surprised. Yes, he grew up in a Christian home, often at a Christian school, in a great Christian youth ministry, with parents who had daily devotionals […]
When You Have to Regroup
Sarah had a plan. Then she convinced her husband, Abraham, to participate. Even though it succeeded, it made her miserable. And created a mess for everyone else involved. Jacob had a plan—to work seven years to be able to marry the lovely Rachel. But his future father-in-law Laban had other plans and ended up swindling […]
Be Courageous
I have always admired those who show courage. My heart quickens to the story of the man or woman who, because of God-given conviction, goes against the crowd and peer pressure, stands up, and does the right thing. I want to be like that man or woman—and I trust you do, too! In my early […]
Choose Courageous Renewal
February 5, 2024 Dear RENEW.org Network Friends, Last year, our team at RENEW.org Network prayed and worked through our theme for 2024 and our National Gathering in Indianapolis, April 29/30. After prayer and multiple conversations, we landed on what we believe is the most important challenge that church leaders and churches face right now: Courageous […]
Courage in the Storm (Part 2)
For part 1, click here. Let’s review: By the end of Acts, Paul has spent two years in prison for something he didn’t do. Since he wanted to go to Rome, he appealed to Caesar. But, on his way as a prisoner to Rome, the ship wrecked near the island of Malta. After making it safely […]
Courage in the Storm (Part 1)
I have two irrational fears. The first is boats. The other one is snakes. Now, to be fair, I only hate three kinds of snakes. I hate big snakes, and I hate little snakes. And I hate sticks that look like snakes. Second, I hate boats. Here’s why. When I was a young boy, my […]
