Pastor Andy Stanley wrote a book entitled Choosing to Cheat which describes the tension between the demands of a family and the demands of a vocation. His premise is that you will have to choose to cheat in one area – either your family or your work will get the best you have to offer. Which one will you choose? …
The Pharisees once asked Jesus if God disapproved of divorce, why did Moses give instructions for a proper handling of a divorce in the Old Testament? Jesus replied, “Moses permitted divorce only as a concession to your hard hearts, but it was not what God had originally intended” (Matt 19:8). Is divorce permitted? Yes. Is it ever the best option? …
In Gary Chapman’s helpful book, The Five Love Languages, he holds that every person has a specific love language that speaks to them most. Do you know yours? Words of Affirmation – You feel especially loved when people express how grateful they are for you, and for the simple, everyday things you do. Quality Time – You feel especially loved …
In the third post of this series on what to do when your mentor falls, I want to leave you with an encouraging though: When Your Mentor Falls (Part 3): Don’t Confuse the Fallen for the Savior Don’t Discount Their Impact Don’t Overlook Your Frailty Don’t Confuse the Fallen for the Savior Remember that we are called to follow Jesus …
This is a picture of my desktop: You may think, “That’s a lot of stuff.” In reality, it’s not enough. I have a LifeWay writing deadline today and I got to pick up the pace. I am writing curriculum for their “I (Still) Do” series to come out in May 2010. The learner guide deadline is today. The leader guide …
When Your Mentor Falls (Part 2): Don’t Overlook Your Frailty Don’t Discount Their Impact Don’t Overlook Your Frailty Don’t Confuse the Fallen for the Savior In this second post of the series, I want to encourage you to watch out for something when your mentor falls. When someone you look up to stops following Christ, don’t overlook your frailty. It …
I was working on my blog post for today, and I got a blog post from my seminary presdient, Dr. Al Mohler, on the state of Gov. Sanford. Too good and too true not to share: A Governor, a King, and the Tragedy of Adultery The sad spectacle of South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford continues to dominate the headlines as …
I’m following up on an earlier post and want to talk about what to do when your mentor falls. I will talk about a point on each post, but here are my main thoughts: Don’t Discount Their Impact Don’t Overlook Your Frailty Don’t Confuse the Fallen for the Savior When Your Mentor Falls (Part 1): Don’t Discount Their Impact If …
Have you ever had someone that you look up to fall morally? Have you witnessed up close the hurt associated with affairs? In the recent days, our nation has been reminded in many cases the fallout associated with marital unfaithfulness. From celebrities to politicians to pastors, it seems like no one is exempt from the possibility. If you are like …
Sunday night was a pretty big night for me. It was the culmination of my 15-week project that I implemented at North Side that corresponded with my seminary research. If you want to know what has happened in the last fifteen weeks corresponding with my project: Crossroads Series GRACE Series Legacy Series Focus Group Church Survey Making Faith Stick (2 …
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