I look forward to meeting Tychicus in heaven one day. Do you remember Tychicus? Outside of having a great name (something for you expecting parents to consider!) Tychicus had an important role in the Bible. Let’s note a couple of things the New Testament tells us about Tychicus. (Could we call him “Ty” for short?) […]
Let’s get connected
Do you remember playing with Legos as a child? They snap together to make all kinds of wonderful things. They are made for connections! Christians are made for connections as well. We work best when we work together. All kinds of wonderful things happen when we connect. I can’t help but notice that Christians and […]
The man I never really knew
I walked out of my office and into the church parking lot not long ago just as an older couple was pulling in to visit our church bookstore. As the husband rolled down the window, I recognized him as the son of an old pastor, long since departed to glory. That old pastor had been […]
Don’t wait! A procrastinator’s plan for the new year
“I’m not a procrastinator!” That is my new go-to saying whenever my wife notes something I need to do. Instead of waiting (and then forgetting), I’m trying to be more helpful by getting right to the task at hand. The reason for saying “I’m not a procrastinator” is because, well, for much of my life […]
3 reasons revival matters
Perhaps the greatest need of our day is revival. I’m not talking about a series of revival meetings, though that might be needed as well. I’m talking about a genuine revival in the lives of Christians that brings spiritual renewal, vibrancy, and power. What a difference it would make in our day if revival was […]