The Paradox of Christian Productivity

We think we have to do more.  God says, “Ask, and it shall be given.” (Matt. 7:7) Our world tells us that the one who works harder than the next guy wins.  God says, “Call Unto me, and I will answer thee.”  (Jer. 33:3) The powers of evil give...
A Prayer for Twenty-Somethings

A Prayer for Twenty-Somethings

I am a twenty-something.  Psychologists are wanting to make a “new stage” (life stage) for me.  Society is wanting to redefine what it means for me to be a person in my twenties. Many people in my age bracket are not deciding on a life focus, life mate, or...

13 Ways to Stress Out Your Volunteer Choir

As a man who is a professional at stressing out my choir, I thought I would pass along to you the wisdom I’ve gained from this experience. Here are 13 ways you can stress out your choir:  Come to rehearsal unprepared. Load their box full of music they...

Who is Being Promoted?

He must increase, but I must decrease. John 3:30 How contrary to self-promotion this truth is. I like to increase, but Jesus is calling me to decrease. He is calling me to be humble and serve. Jesus is not asking me to do something He didn’t do.  He decreased...

A Mind Defying Truth

God looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any that did understand, that did seek God.  Every one of them is gone back: they are altogether become filthy; there is none that doeth good, no, not one. Psalm 53:2-3 For God so loved the...