Christian, Be Reasonable. The Lord is at Hand.

“Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand;” – Philippians 4:5 Buried in plain sight in what is an often-quoted passage among Christians is this short verse in Philippians. We miss it usually because we focus on the verses surrounding it like, “Rejoice in the LORD always and again I will … Continue reading Christian, Be Reasonable. The Lord is at Hand.

Give the Youngest Generation of Disciples a Grid for Persecution

I think a lot about helping people know and follow Jesus. I would say with clarity that helping people know and follow Jesus is more than my general mission as a Christ-follower but a specific calling for which God has gifted me and generously offers me wisdom that comes from Him. I have learned to … Continue reading Give the Youngest Generation of Disciples a Grid for Persecution

Daily Martyrdom is the Call of Jesus

I have been quiet for a few weeks. Contemplative. No email, no social media, (though as soon as I hit the "publish" button it will appear that I'm there, but I'm not), no leading, and no preaching. I have been listening to God in unique ways. I trekked Asia Minor and studied the expansion of … Continue reading Daily Martyrdom is the Call of Jesus