Tag: Faithfulness
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Faithful in Unfaithful Places
I think Joseph of Arimathea is a fascinating character. He was a respected member of the Jewish council, the Sanhedrin—the governing body that exercised significant religious and civil authority in Jerusalem during the days of Jesus. It included men from very different groups and perspectives, including Pharisees and Sadducees. We’re not told exactly where Joseph…
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When Provision Disappears
In high school, I planned to become an orthopedic surgeon. As a committed athlete, I had spent my share of time in a doctor’s office getting wrists and knees and fingers repaired. Over time, I began to grow in my fascination for how the human body worked, and also for my doctor’s Rolex. Living in…
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Speaking for God
A research study in 2007 found that “getting rich and famous” was a high priority for young adults. Another found that one in three millennials wanted to be famous—with some even willing to sacrifice jobs and relationships to achieve it. One U.S. poll found that half of adults wouldn’t mind experiencing some measure of fame.…
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Kingdom People
Missionaries have a difficult calling. Sharing the gospel is challenging enough among people we already know and love. Missionaries add unfamiliar languages, new cultures, and great distance from family and friends to that challenge. As a pastor’s kid, I remember our family hosting missionaries for dinner after they visited our church. Once the presentation was…
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Character over Charisma
When I started pastoral ministry in my 20s, the world was in an interesting technological moment that had a direct impact on churches throughout the United States. YouTube, podcasting, and social media sites were in their infancy, and church planters were quick to adopt those tools in their efforts to reach the lost for the…
