John 21 focuses primarily on Peter, one of Jesus’ disciples that we can all identify with. Jesus has risen from the dead, and Peter has seen Him personally and talked with Him at least three times at this point (John 20:19-29). I would say we could be fairly confident Peter and Jesus had a conversation …
Tag: Ministry
The Rooftop: A Crisis Of Opportunity [Book Review]
I just finished reading The Rooftop: A Crisis of Opportunity by Dennis Pethers. This book came into our hands in such an amazing way that we know God was orchestrating it. Todd and I attended the North Carolina Baptist Convention Annual Meeting last November in Greensboro. We registered quite late and were very excited that …
Continue reading The Rooftop: A Crisis Of Opportunity [Book Review]
Thankful For Marriage (And 3 Things I’ve Learned)
At the end of the year, it’s a good practice to look back and remind ourselves what we have to be thankful for. If I listed every blessing I’ve experienced this year alone, this blog would be far too long for you to read. Just off the top of my head, I’m thankful for the …
Continue reading Thankful For Marriage (And 3 Things I’ve Learned)
Two Distractions We Must Overcome If We Are To Live On Mission
One of my favorite scriptures is Lamentations 3:22-23: The Lord’s lovingkindnesses indeed never cease, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness. I don’t know about you, but I set a lot of goals for myself, but I don’t seem to accomplish a lot of them. I see changes …
Continue reading Two Distractions We Must Overcome If We Are To Live On Mission
Adorned: Living Out The Beauty Of The Gospel Together (Book Review)
Our neighborhood ladies’ Bible study is doing something a little different this time. Instead of a traditional “Bible study” we are reading and discussing the book, Adorned: Living Out The Beauty Of The Gospel Together, by Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth. This is unusual for me, for although I love reading books, I believe spiritual growth is …
Continue reading Adorned: Living Out The Beauty Of The Gospel Together (Book Review)