Three Things Loved or Learned

This week we said goodbye to Billy Graham, an American icon and a symbol for what has been good and right about evangelism in the last century. I had breakfast with my mom this morning and one of the first things she said to me was, "Wouldn't you have loved to have been in heaven … Continue reading Three Things Loved or Learned

Three Things Loved or Learned

Trigger warning. Men and women are different. And that difference is a wonderful thing, a blessing from God. But the difference also presents a challenge, and an opportunity to learn to love your spouse. This is particularly true in the area of sex. That's why I love this article from Desiring God, entitled "My Spouse … Continue reading Three Things Loved or Learned

Three Things Loved or Learned

My reading in Genesis this week took me to chapter 39, and a thought occurred to me that I have never considered.  Potiphar was the captain of Pharaoh's guard. Joseph was his slave, and was sent to prison because of a false accusation by Potiphar's wife. Joseph eventually became, a few years later, the #2 … Continue reading Three Things Loved or Learned

Three things loved or learned

I am using Robert Murray M'Cheyne's Read-through-the Bible-plan this year, and I love it. It will take me through the New Testament and Psalms twice, and the Old Testament once. In a normal day you will read 4 chapters, two from the Old and two from the New. If you don't want to read that … Continue reading Three things loved or learned

The Power of Vision conference

I was privileged to be able to speak recently at a conference in Kansas City on "The Power of Vision." The subtitle was, "How the Generationally Focused Church Can Help Change the World." The good news for you is that you didn't have to fly or drive to Kansas to enjoy these messages. You can … Continue reading The Power of Vision conference

Church Leadership

At Antioch's next national conference for the church, September 12-14, we will offer a Leadership Track on Friday afternoon, from 12:45 until 5:00pm. Lunch will be provided at 11:45 for those who register. The topics we will discuss that afternoon include:  "Leadership," by Jeff Akin; "Fellowship" by Brad Shedd; "Discipleship" by Eric Burd; "Preaching" by Mark … Continue reading Church Leadership