***This piece was originally published on Desiring God. You can read the original here.*** So there we were — six of us seated around the table and enjoying each other’s company. Our distinct looking group began to elicit stares. Our group didn’t look like it should go together. At our table were a Lebanese/Brazilian pastor,… Continue reading Adopted Blood Brothers
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The Gospel Centered Life
I became a Christian at 15 years old and surrendered to a call to ministry at 16. Yet, as I grew in faith, my understanding of the word "gospel" was limited to Southern Gospel Music. I had no idea that the word gospel was rooted in the very fabric of Scripture. At the time, I… Continue reading The Gospel Centered Life
Resolved to Be Resolute
As 2013 draws to a close and as 2014 is waiting to dawn, we all know the inevitable is coming. We all know that on January 1st we'll make our New Year's resolutions. We make them every year and many of them are incredibly noble: lose weight, eat better, read more, spend more time with… Continue reading Resolved to Be Resolute
Churches Loving Other Churches
Generally, the mark of disciples and the church as a whole is love. We are called to love our husbands and wives. To love orphans and widows. To love our enemies. In fact, the mark of the disciple is their love for other believers (John 13:35) which is something typically flesh out well in the… Continue reading Churches Loving Other Churches
Relationships & Community – Must Haves in Youth Ministry
School is out and summer is here!! If any of you are involved in Youth Ministry in any way, you know that this is a busy time of year. Last Wednesday was no different for us. That morning, a student came by the house for an hour to talk and hang out with my wife… Continue reading Relationships & Community – Must Haves in Youth Ministry
