Here is the prayer of a maturing heart to be prayed in our youth. Continue reading

Two arguments for prayer directed to God for people in power are given by Paul. It is not an exhaustive list, but it is a good summary of two categories, the good prayer does us and the kingdom value for… Continue reading

  I only respect flawed people. I respect them even more if they know they are flawed. That goes for leaders and people in public life.I generally like them and appreciate them across the board as long as they operate… Continue reading

All my value is that you regard me. Why, oh why? It does not matter why because You are the Why of all things and of my existence and You have engraved Your love into the fabric of the universe. Continue reading

    Photo by Jehyun Sung on Unsplash Great leaders come from unlikely places and walks of life. "Taken from the sheepfolds," the lowliest of servants, dirtiest, least regarded, often maligned, stereotypical crude and rude, one is placed in a position of influence.… Continue reading

We need to hear the news, process world events, and pray for our world through the missional lens God’s intention to build His Kingdom of love and righteousness with justice and shalom. Continue reading

If I am going to enjoy righteousness and the pursuit of holiness, I must also understand the pernicious power of the sin that does so easily beset me. I am not immune and you are not immune from The Great… Continue reading

In his musings, the psalmist wandered around the dusty trails of his own existence, traversing over his own struggles and victories, glancing upon the outgrowths of wickedness that tormented him and the grace that attended him. He paused to pray… Continue reading

If you were Pilate, and to some extent, we all are at some point, you just don't get it. We can't get it when we try to impose our own or society's definitions of power, might, prestige, and influence on… Continue reading