Read: 2 Corinthians 1:3–5, ESV “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted […]
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Was I in a prison cell or at the throne?
Many times in ministry, I have been called on to do something not because I wanted to, but because I knew I should or it was in my job description. Often these “acts of obedience” make me uncomfortable, but I’ve noticed when I am obedient in these hard things, I receive a blessing and satisfaction […]
Three Illinois girls
This month it is my privilege to officiate the wedding ceremony of our youngest son, Ethan, and his fiancée, Alyssa. They will be married in Elgin, where they first met as Judson University students six years ago, and where my wife, Beth, and I also met more than forty years ago. Our middle son, Noah, […]
Fresh Ideas: Intentional vacations
It’s summertime, and that means family vacation! The danger in vacation is that we tend to check out of every part of life—and that’s not helpful for Christians. Here are a few ways to keep Christ at the center of your time away. 1. Build time with Jesus into your day. Read through a Bible […]
Pat’s Playbook: Offer both classes
Question: Our church has always valued having every Bible study class using the same LifeWay curriculum. But we have one teacher that wants to do his own thing. Answer: LifeWay Bible study material encourages “open classes” that anyone can attend on any week and not feel like they have missed weeks of previous study. The […]
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