Something pretty funny happened at yesterday’s 8:30 service. I think I was the only one who got it, though. I was giving a message called Life After Loss. It was one of those messages about which I felt especially good — good theology, good bible study, and an unexpected application to life. About 3/4 of Read the full article…
As I think about what’s coming this Sunday, it all serves as another reminder of what a privilege it is to preach in general and to preach at Good Shepherd in particular. For example, just this Sunday I get to . . . Correct a common misunderstanding of a frequently referenced but rarely read book Read the full article…
While trying to help someone navigate some particularly difficult terrain in life this week, the following truth occurred to me: Provision follows obedience.The provision of God generally follows obedience to God. Usually, we want it to happen the other way around. Lord, once I get this money/blessing/relationship/health, then I’ll start obeying you completely.I believe God Read the full article…
As we continue to navigate what we want Good Shepherd to do and be and how we want it to feel, the following distinction keeps roaming around in my head: Are our experiences therapeutic or theocentric? Now those are big sounding words but they actually communicate relatively simple truths. We live in a culture that Read the full article…
I always remember that November 2 is Brad Stoffel’s birthday. Who is Brad Stoffel and why do I remember his birthday? Brad was my chief rival for the top ranking in Texas tennis between the ages of 12 and 16. And he beat me fifteen times in a row. Most of the time, his victories Read the full article…
