A few years back I wrote the following as I was preparing my final paper to earn my Doctor of Ministry degree. As I read it again today, it seemed like something worth sharing here. It still applies. God bless you as you live out your “Thumbs Up” worldview. Frustration! To the extreme! That’s what Jonathan was feeling as he sat staring at the text message he had just received from his secretary. After all, it was just an...
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Daily routines are important. Setting the spiritual tone of your day is critically important. I talked about this in my sermon on Good Friday. I shared the routine I use to bring the events of Good Friday and Easter to bear on every day of my life. This is the routine that keeps me from the 4:00 a.m. worry and fear that attempts to paralyze me. As I put Jesus in His proper “Thumbs Up” position, I’m renewed in my Baptism and the living...
Holy Week is the perfect time to check our priorities. What REALLY matters in my life? This week we remember that NOTHING is more important than the suffering, death and resurrection of our Savior, Jesus Christ. Baptized into Jesus, we share in His victory over death and hell. Growing in our relationship with Him by receiving His gifts is our top priority. To be loved by Jesus…sacrificially, unconditionally and incarnationally…changes...
The COVID-19 pandemic has created upheaval for our families, churches, and nations. It is a time when God is calling His people to re-examine their priorities. Join me as I talked with Prof. Ben Freudenburg (Concordia Center for the Family) about biblical priorities for families. I especially consider our important task of pointing all eyes to Jesus through what we say and do in the family. Listen to a recording of the interview that...
As my sabbatical continues, I’ve had the opportunity to continue to practice what I preach. I’ve been thoroughly enjoying some quality time with Heather, the kids and Hannah’s boyfriend, Matthew. This has been greatly needed as I’ve neglected them a bit over the last couple crazy-busy months. Here are some highlights of the past few days together…