One of the best ways to read Scripture is to ask yourself, “What is this passage saying by what it DOESN’T say?” For example, take a look at John 10:10, where Jesus says, “I have come that you might have life and have it abundantly.” Think of all the things that Jesus doesn’t say here: Read the full article…
Last Tuesday, I counted down my five favorite speaking voices. I kept it to the men, and the winners included preachers, actors, and voice-over guys. So today, it’s the same list though limited to females. And let’s acknowledge the inherent difficulty that women have in developing a voice for public speaking: the voice needs to Read the full article…
It’s Monday morning. Time to take stock of the week ahead. More than most, this week to come has an intriguing blend of the urgent and the important, and balancing those two has always been among my most difficult challenges in ministry. Here’s a glance at some of what is in store: A memorial service Read the full article…
Sometimes just looking at something isn’t enough. Sometimes you need to look inside it. An X-RAY allows you beneath the surface, to the places you can’t see with the naked eye.It exposes the deeper truth; the reality of your circumstances.It helps you know exactly what you’re dealing with, and invites a response. On September 15th, Read the full article…
Yesterday, I confessed that I am just now learning how to read the New Testament epistles accurately, and as an example took you through the first fourteen verses of Ephesians. Once readers make the proper distinction between the “we” and the “you,” they are much more able to get to the heart of the entire book. Which Read the full article…
