My beloved students in Christ, I write to you, as this old year is winding down, and we count off the hours before a new one, to remind you of the best gift God has given you. It is not your gift to preach. It is not your gift to counsel. It is not your Continue Reading
February 17, 2008
“I Will Stand by the Door” Pastoral Ministry and Shaking Hands
In this political season we are in, I have been watching the news on television and seeing a lot of hand shaking. As I watched, the other day, I thought of a particular moment in my ministry. It happened as an elder of our church observed me greeting folk Continue Reading
The President’s Evolution and Our Culture’s Degradation: A Call to Prayer and a Plea for Revival
May 11, 2012 Dear Friends and Colleagues, Often we cannot fully grasp the historical significance of events as they happen. The 24/7 news feeds into our homes can desensitize us to even the most remarkable of events. Yet, the announcement of Continue Reading