Eric Metaxas, in his book, Seven Men and the Secret of their Greatness, spends a chapter focusing on Dietrich Bonhoeffer. He presents one of Bonhoeffer’s foundational beliefs: If one is unprepared to live out what one claims to believe, perhaps one doesn’t believe what one claims after all. There should be a perfect correspondence between … More I Hate My Duplicity
Paul was the founder, former minister, and former moderator of a very dysfunctional assembly. His beloved church in Greece continually struggled with a host of missional, visional, theological, ministerial, and relational issues. Sometimes, sin was introduced to the church by lay-people living contrary to sacred Scripture. At other times, the sin and schism was encouraged by errant leaders — abusive or … More A Prayer for Dysfunctional Assemblies
Proverbs 1:1-7 The proverbs of Solomon, son of David, king of Israel: To know wisdom and instruction, to understand words of insight, to receive instruction in wise dealing, in righteousness, justice, and equity; to give prudence to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the youth — Let the wise hear and increase in … More A Prayer for Fear
Unfathomable Grace 