How to Read the Sermon on the Mount I was taught in seminary that the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5 to 7) wasn’t one sermon of Jesus’, but a collection of his… Continue Reading
What is the Gospel According to You? “In your life and ministry what is the Gospel according to you? How do you convey the Good News of Jesus?” This is the question that… Continue Reading
Pray for the Success of Competitors F. B. Meyer was pastor at Christ Church in London, England late in the 19th Century when Charles Spurgeon came to town. Spurgeon’s crowds at… Continue Reading
“Just Say the Word!” The Roman centurion in the Bible story said to Jesus, "Just say the word." He put faith in the power of Jesus' words and his servant was healed. Continue Reading
Abandoning Outcomes How do you react when things go wrong? Your e-mail or Twitter gets hacked and people send you unkind messages… You’re stuck in traffic and… Continue Reading
Dallas Willard’s Definitions Dallas Willard is famous for his definitions of the way things are in reality, especially pertaining to our life in Christ. Listening to Dallas talk it seems he… Continue Reading
“You Will Not Experience Death!” Jesus promised that those who follow him, “Will not see death.” They will not taste it. They won’t even experience it! (John 8:51-52) Is Jesus… Continue Reading
Personal Reflections from Dallas Willard’s Funeral Kristi and I just returned from Dallas Willard’s funeral which was on May 14, 2013. It was a small gathering for family and friends at his… Continue Reading
A Pastor Says, “My Prayers are Dull” Have you ever felt like prayer was unsatisfying? Do you relate to Peter and the disciples falling asleep when Jesus asked them to “Watch and… Continue Reading
Dallas Willard is in Heaven My heart is heavy. I just got the news that Dallas Willard died today at 5:55 am. He had been battling pancreatic cancer for a… Continue Reading
