Author: Administrador

The Words of Our Heart How many of our regrets are the words that slipped from our mouths: mounting anger that ruptured into a torrent of destructive ugliness, icy sarcasm that cut deeply into raw and unappreciated sensitivities, relentless criticizing that crushed the other until the tears flowed? Only afterward did we truly appreciate the … Continue reading “Help! I Can’t Get Control over My Tongue”

Be Aware of Evil One of the most common ways that Jesus was addressed was “teacher,” and so he was.1 Indeed he endorsed “teacher” as a self-designation in John 13:13 during the Upper Room discourse: “You call me [the] Teacher [ho didaskalos, “the teacher”] and Lord, and you are right, for so I am.” From the outset of … Continue reading “What Did Jesus Teach about the Devil and Demons?”

I have come to think that the best way to describe myself is as a latter-day catechist.— J. I. Packer1 A Latter-Day Catechist One of the great privileges of my life has been to collaborate with the Reverend Canon Dr. J. I. Packer and others in the development of To Be a Christian: An Anglican Catechism—the … Continue reading “J. I. Packer’s “Last Crusade”: The Renewal of Catechesis”

There is no end of opinions regarding “the” biblical model of leadership. There is the leader as CEO, servant, shepherd, visionary, teacher, discipler, counselor, chaplain… and to make matters worse, most make their case by discounting the others. The one model of leadership that is often missing is the one that I do feel is the most … Continue reading “The Biblical Model of Leadership”

Our friends at Crossway posted an article with a list of resources they are offering in light of our present circumstances. I highly recommend checking these resources out. Our Unshakeable Hope We want to serve you in these uncertain times. When many families are reorienting their lives and schedules around more time at home, we … Continue reading “Free Resources for Your Stay at Home during COVID-19”

Embracing Contingency We are outside the garden now; we have eaten of the tree, and there is no going back. We know too much to return to its innocence and safety. The world is scary, accidental, and random, but the more we attempt to control the chaos, the more we fear what remains outside our … Continue reading “God Is Still in Control”

The Cure for Latent Anxiety These are strange days, days of fear, days of hysteria. In other words, days that simply bring all our latent anxieties up to the surface; anxieties that were there all along but are now made visible to others. What do we need to remember in these days of alarm? 1. … Continue reading “8 Reminders in the Face of the Coronavirus Pandemic”

I have no advice on the current coronavirus crisis. But I do have a lot of thoughts, from the perspective of a lifelong shepherd who has seen my share of calamity. Allow me to share them with you, in hopes of keeping our spirits strong and faithful. 1. Stay Positive and Joyful I appreciate how we … Continue reading “4 Practical Tips for Staying Positive in a Coronavirus World”

The entire world, every single country, and person is focused on one thing right now. No one has ever lived through a time like this, ever. You have a unique opportunity to have an impact like you’ve never had before.  Right now, everyone is looking for answers. People are frightened, anxious, panicky and losing hope. … Continue reading “Dear Preachers, Don’t Waste This Time”

Inside all of us there is a longing for something new, something better. It is seen in how everything goes out of date so quickly. Last year’s car model needs to be replaced as they have changed the body style for a new year. No teenager would not be caught dead with a two-year-old cell … Continue reading “Eagerly Waiting for Easter”