While the world looks at outward appearance and natural skills, God is simply looking for a humble heart, willing to trust him. "...For the Lord sees not as man sees: man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart.” In the mid 19th century, a young man named Hudson Taylor set … Continue reading Availability over Ability
Missions
Finishing Strong
"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing." (2 … Continue reading Finishing Strong
We’re On a Mission From God
Jesus said to (Zacchaeus), “… the Son of Man came to seek and to save what was lost." Luke 19:10 (NIV) Even the Blues Brothers (one of my favorite all-time movies; 1980) were focused on their overriding mission: "We're on a mission from God," says Elwood. "We're putting the band back together." Someone once said, … Continue reading We’re On a Mission From God
Costly Grace
Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am I. Send me!” (Isaiah 6:8) "When Christ calls a man, He bids him come and die." That statement opens the introduction to Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s classic work, “The Cost of Discipleship.” For … Continue reading Costly Grace