Luke 14 Lord, keep me from asking for seats of honor in any way. Grant me a heart for the poor, the crippled, the blind – enlarge my heart for those in need; those without power. They are the ones to invite to the banquet. Lord, help me see how you use the weak and [...]

Dear Lord, I feel rested and ready to go back to work today; eager to lead the church forward and to preach. I feel some nervousness in a good way about moving projects forward; about changes to the team. Lead the way forward, Lord. 2 Peter 1Through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our [...]

Luke 7 Jesus amazes me. He heals and blesses with a heart of great compassion. A Centurion came to him asking him to heal his servant who was sick and about to die, but he did not ask Jesus to come to his house, but simply to give the order. Here is great faith – [...]

Luke 6 Lord, I want to live in your blessings and avoid the “woes” –

Dear Lord, Thank you for bringing me home safely. It is so good to be home! I love my wife. I enjoy the home with which you have blessed us, the familiar was comforting and relaxing. Dealing with new and different places and people has a wearing effect. God, grant me strength today to re-enter [...]

N.T. Wright, Surprised by Hope: Rethinking Heaven, the Resurrection, and the Mission of the Church, 2008, HarperCollins Wright’s book is not for everyone. This is a fairly heavy work of theology, but it is accessible to thoughtful readers. It does not require a seminary education or knowledge of Greek. Be prepared to be intellectually challenged. [...]

Holy Lord, I bow before you in need of your strength and peace. You are the great God. I worship you this morning. I take refuge in you this morning. You are my peace, my stronghold, my fortress in every storm. Lord God, I relish serving you. I am not ashamed of your Gospel. May [...]

On November 11, Leadership Network is hosting a live, online event on the topic of Leaders & Readers. Six authors will share their thoughts on the role that reading has played in their leadership experiences, drawing content from their latest books. On that day, the audience will be able to participate in the conversation through [...]