When we think of Thanksgiving and Christmas, we typically think of words like âfamilyâ and âjoy.â But a few years back, I came to realize that for many the words family and joy donât work well in the same sentence. Family members are estranged from one another, and often when they do get together it’s more about enduring each other … Read More
I enjoy reading the works of John Piper. In His book Desiring God he makes an especially excellent statement. Here it is: Saving faith is the heartfelt conviction not only that Christ is reliable, but also that He is desirable. It is the confidence that He will come through with His promises, and that what He promises is more to … Read More
One of my earliest memories of my grandparent’s house, were the missionary prayer cards taped on the inside door of their kitchen cabinets. Every time you wanted a glass of water you were reminded to pray for the missionaries. When it comes to our responsibility to the share the good news about Jesus with the world, John Piper has said, “Go, send, or disobey.” … Read More
John Piper once wrote, âBooks donât change people; paragraphs do. Sometimes even sentences.â Such was the case with a sentence that was given me by a friend over 15 years ago. I have found that whenever I have used this idea in my ministry or in my parenting I have not been disappointed. To my shame, I also acknowledge there … Read More
