Scripture: Ezekiel 14:3 “Son of man, these leaders have set up idols in their hearts. They have embraced things that lead them into sin. Why should I let them ask me anything?” Observation: There are three things in my life that threaten to become idols: My Work I feel like I’m good at what I [...]
Dear Lord – Life has been consuming lately. My weekends are full and my weeks seem to vanish. Work is good, but it consumes far more than 40 hours of my week. I’m having trouble focusing on anything other than work – it distracts me constantly. I’m tired. Even during these moments – my quiet [...]
Scripture: John 4:36 “The haversters are paid good wages, and the fruit they harvest is people brought to eternal life. What joy awaits both the planter and the harvester alike!” Observation: Sometimes it’s easy to think of the church as a big people processing machine … we all do our jobs and people move from [...]
Scripture: Isaiah 56:10 “For the leaders of my people – the Lord’s watchmen, his sheperds – are blind to every danger. They are like silent watchdogs that give no warning when danger comes. They love to lie around, sleeping and dreaming.” Observation: Whenever there is danger present, it’s nice to have watchmen. When trying to [...]
Scripture: James 5:9 “Don’t grumble about each other or God will judge you. For look! The great judge is coming. He is standing at the door!” Observation: I’ve felt pretty grumbly lately … today feels like an especially grumbly day. Prayer: Help me Lord.
Scripture: 2 Chronicles 29:11 “My sons, do not neglect your duties any longer! The Lord has chosen you to stand in his presence, to minister to him, and to lead the people in worship and present offerings to him.” Observation: When I think about “ministering” to someone, I don’t typically think of God. In fact, I [...]
Scripture: James 2:12-13 “So whenever you speak, or whatever you do, remember that you will be judged by the law of love, the law that set you free. For there will be no mercy for you if you have not been merciful to others. But if you have been merciful, then God’s mercy toward you [...]