As elders in Christ’s church, we often take ourselves, our ministries, our successes, and our failures to personally and seriously. Sometimes we over-think our importance in God’s Kingdom due to ignorance. Somewhere in our training someone has impressed upon us that we really have the ability to change hearts, change families, and change communities. We prove … More We Are Ministers and Not Messiahs
Jesus is the Cornerstone, and he has selected twelve Foundation Stones. To these he now adds seventy-two precious stones who become a part of his divine house. As ministers, our names are to be added to theirs, for we are his workmanship — precious stones selected, cut, shaped, buffed, and meticulously placed in his glorious … More An Encouraging Word to Weary Ministers
This Sunday, I get the privilege of preaching for my friend, Joel Acevedo. He is the minister of the Hispanic congregation of Briarwood Presbyterian Church who has been leading his people through the book of 1 Peter. They have been working through the topic of Christ and Suffering. In studying for my upcoming sermon, I … More Low Heat
Unfathomable Grace 