And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ… (Ephesians 4:11–12, ESV) I share a verse of the week every Sunday. Use this verse to meditate, pray, and ponder for the next seven days. Memorize it! Let the Scriptures transform your mind and heart. See how the … [Read more...] about Verse of the Week: Ephesians 4:11-12
Devotions
Move to Rest
All things are lawful,” but not all things are helpful. “All things are lawful,” but not all things build up. (1 Corinthians 10:23, ESV) We have been talking about rest during this last week. I hope that you have been able to take time to be renewed and refreshed. Rest is important. God commands us to rest. Neglecting rest is as much a sin as stealing is a sin. When we fail … [Read more...] about Move to Rest
Know Where You Are Going
Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. (Psalm 119:105, ESV) I have been attending a Pastors’ Conference the last three days in Cape Cod, MA. It has been good to be together with my fellow pastors. But I miss my family. I am looking forward to going home. It has been an intense three days, and I am looking forward to rest. I have a five-hour drive to get home … [Read more...] about Know Where You Are Going
Waiting on the Lord
We hurry, we strive, we struggle, we sweat for the things that God never intended to give us in the first place. But I said, “I have labored in vain; I have spent my strength for nothing and vanity...” (Isaiah 49:4, ESV) You are probably familiar with the “Footprints in the Sand” poem. It is overused and cliched. If you are unfamiliar with this poem, it is about a man … [Read more...] about Waiting on the Lord
Check Your Ambition
Are you tired? Worn out? Weary? Why? I am not asking what you are doing that makes you tired. There are many different causes. It might be a lack of sleep. It might be you are overloading yourself with work. It might be that you feel as if you are under constant pressure. But that is not what I am asking. I am not asking “what?”- I am asking “why?” Why are you subjecting … [Read more...] about Check Your Ambition