We are a presumptuous people. We have our opinions. We like to make our opinions know. Peter is the classic example of the foot in the mouth guy. He led with his heart more than his head. More than once Jesus had to put him in his place. Then there was Job and his friends. They spoke and speculated on the character and nature of God. They boasted of their righteousness. But … [Read more...] about A Time for Silence
Spiritual Disciplines
Going Deeper with Christ through Worship
We have been talking about spiritual disciplines. Today, I want to talk about the discipline of worship. It is on Sunday, the Lord's Day, that the church often gathers in worship. When we think about worship, the Sunday morning experience is what comes to most people's minds. It is sitting in a pew, singing a few hymns, and having the pastor preach a sermon. But that is a … [Read more...] about Going Deeper with Christ through Worship
The Memorization Challenge
We live in a world where we don't need to remember much. I sometimes refer to my phone as my brain. I put calendar events, tasks to accomplish, and phone numbers into my phone so I don't need to remember them. I can always look them up at the appropriate time. Do you remember back in the day when you had to remember people's phone numbers? I can still remember phone numbers of … [Read more...] about The Memorization Challenge
Questions about Fasting
I have received some questions about fasting. So I thought I would take some time to address some of those questions today. How long should I fast? One of the questions is about how long I should fast. If you have never fasted, consider fasting for one meal. Eat breakfast in the morning. Break open up God's Word and feast on the words of Scripture at lunchtime while … [Read more...] about Questions about Fasting
Growing in the Discipline of Reading
What was the last book you read? In our world where video screens are everywhere, reading has become a lost art. There is more that is being written than every before, but less of it is being read than ever before. But here is a secret - in a world of non-readers, reading will give you an advantage over your non-reading peers. Leaders are readers and readers are leaders. It … [Read more...] about Growing in the Discipline of Reading