Taken from Crazy Love (pg 89-90) by Francis Chan : … Because we don’t usually have to depend on God for food, money to buy our next meal, or shelter, we don’t feel needy. In fact, we generally think of ourselves as fair independent and capable. Even if we aren’t rich, we are “doing just fine.” … What is more messed up – that we have so much compared...
Complete weakness and dependence will always be the occasion for the Spirit of God to manifest His power.
Oswald Chambers
A re-post from Glocal Christianity: Have you ever heard the expression, “The group hikes at the speed of the slowest person”?I heard someone use that the other week, as a compassionate excuse for slowing down for people who’re slow to adapt to change. My thoughts? Sounds very wise … if you consider mediocrity a virtue … and if you’re ok with the church not being here...
This is a repost from Challies.com. When sins and fears prevailing rise, And fainting hope almost expires; Jesus, to Thee I lift mine eyes, To Thee I breathe my soul’s desires. Art Thou not mine, my living Lord; And can my hope, my comfort die, Fixed on Thy everlasting word, That word which built the earth and sky? Since my immortal Saviour lives, Then my immortal life is sure; His word a...
Sometimes I wonder what if I consider every day night as an outreach event. Going to the YMCA to do a few miles repeat. Outreach event. Going to work. Outreach event. Going to Moe’s to pick up a burrito. Outreach event. I think sometimes when we think about outreach, we have to spend a lot of time and effort to prepare. Say print gospel tracts. Get this and that. It is almost like we have...
In walking with Christ, there is no comfort zone. As everyday, I have to battle my own sinful desire. Though, those who know Christ, who hear His calling, will always be in a zone of comfort. Even in the midst of suffering, persecution and self sacrifice. As the Holy Spirit is the comforter. A Christian walks out of comfort zone everyday. Yet at the same time, they are always be in comfort zone...
Parking Tonight I drove to the YMCA for a swim. As I was waiting for a spot, a van pulled up from behind and about to take it. I instinctively flashed my high beam light to indicate that it was my spot. I was here first and it was mine. He had no right to take my spot. The van stopped. For 10 sec, it did nothing. Then it pulled around and looked for another spot. At that moment, I saw there was...
Something I heard quite profound yesterday. I work for the Glory of God and I rest for the Glory of God (ala 1 Corinth 10:31). My weekend had been very restful. I went for a bike ride. Did some chores. I took a nap. I had hearty meal with family. In an ever fast pace world between work, ministry, life and other things…it is very calming and reassuring that what needed to be done was already...
Today, I had the pleasure of speaking in my church’s children worship. It was the first time attending the service and I must admit it was quite a scene to see kids, the next generation, worshiping God. I did a Q&A with my youth pastor. We talked about my experience with God. Talked about Open Doors. Talked about going out to Nathan Phillip Square and feeding those in need. To be...
Tonight I drove to the YMCA for a swim. As I was waiting for a spot, a van pulled up from behind and about to take it. I instinctively flashed my high beam light to indicate that it was my spot. I was here first and it was mine. He had no right to take my spot. The van stopped. For 10 sec, it did nothing. Then it pulled around and looked for another spot. At that moment, I saw there was another...
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