Towards the end of the book of Job, a young man named Elihu decides to speak. Thus far, he has shown deference to the other older and more mature counselors, but he can contain himself no longer. He states: Behold, my belly is like wine that has no vent; like new wineskins ready to burst. … More He’s About to Burst
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
Unfathomable Grace 