Category Archives: ministry
Are There Benefits to Being Bipolar?
Originally Published on July 20, 2010 in “Psychology Today” Let me start by acknowledging what is well known: Manic Depression or Bipolar disorder can be a devastating illness. Affecting at least 1% of the population, it can, untreated, result in suicide, ruined careers and devastated families. Bipolar disorder is often accompanied by alcohol and drug [...]
Jump Me! The Vital Ministry of an Encourager
We, more than others, should carry jumper and tow cables not only in our cars, but also in our hearts, by which means we can send the needed boost or charge of encouragement or the added momentum to mortal neighbors. — Neal A. Maxwell “One of the highest of human duties is the duty of [...]
Insert Yourself into Position
Jacob’s well was there; and Jesus, tired from the long walk, sat wearily beside the well about noontime. John 4:6, NLT This is a remarkable account of Jesus’ humanity. He is very tired. He had been walking for a long time. It was hot and sticky, and He finds a cool place by an historic [...]
God’s Gift to the Broken Ones: Isaiah 61
“The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is upon me, for the LORD has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to comfort the brokenhearted and to proclaim that captives will be released and prisoners will be freed.[a] 2 He has sent me to tell those who mourn that the time [...]
The Mystery of Each Other
No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us. 1 John 4:12 As believers we should be confident of the mysterious substitution that has happened between Jesus and us. He has exchanged places with us, giving to us his righteousness [...]
Mother Teresa’s Heart
Be the eyes of God. See what He sees. See the world as God sees the world. When God sees a homeless man. He sees a precious person who has a painful life, whom everyone else has cast aside. When God sees people fighting against each other, He is grieved because they have allowed their [...]
A Statement of Dedicated Ministry
My calling is sure. My challenge is big. My vision is clear. My desire is strong. My influence is eternal. My impact is critical. My values are solid. My faith is tough. My mission is urgent. My purpose is unmistakable. My direction is forward. My heart is genuine. My strength is supernatural. My reward is promised. [...]
Much Sin, Much Love: A Law of the Spirit
“Therefore I tell you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven—for she loved much. But he who is forgiven little, loves little.” I have been a disciple of Jesus for almost 30 years. But it seems that I really haven’t been a desperate lover of Jesus until recently. I have seen a lot of stuff, made a [...]
Going Crossless
Whoever does not take up their cross and follow me is not worthy of me. Matt. 10:38 Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. Matt. 16:24 We can so easily process our faith to something respectable and somewhat [...]