If God came down to earth for a few years, what would he spend most of his time doing? Jesus’ life answers that question: he would invest in relationships. Specifically, he would devote himself to a small group of men, his disciples. Jesus had big plans for The Twelve. They would be the initial messengers […]
At a recent Saturday morning men’s fellowship meeting, we were discussing ways to share our faith. “I’m always looking to help someone,” said Wayne. “For example, recently I stopped to help a family change a flat tire on their car. After the car was ready to go, I told them I stopped because Jesus would […]
God has never asked anyone else to make the kind of sacrifice he asked of Abraham. So why should I? An elder at my church years ago prayed the same prayer every time he presided at the Lord’s Table. “Dear God, I can’t imagine giving up my daughter, watching her suffer and die, all for […]
“What is your primary leadership role?” I ask this question at the beginning of every Leadership class I teach and generally receive a wide range of responses. Some students point to a supervisory role at work, but more often than not they choose a volunteer leadership role at church, a youth sports league, or community […]
My wife and I recently returned from a trip visiting our son, daughter-in-law, and grandchildren in Texas. Baptizing my oldest grandson at the Southlake Campus of The Hills Church highlighted our visit. At the church we experienced an enthusiastic welcome by ushers. They helped us feel at home. Prior to his baptism our grandson Will […]
