Success is Facing Your Fear of Failure With Jesus
It was a defining moment when I faced my fear of failing and looking foolish in the most important purpose of my life. Before I…
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Digging Deeper in God’s Word
Probably you read the Bible often, but you may not know how to draw life from it. Most people who read the Bible, just read…
Remembering Ray Ortlund Sr.
Eight years ago today on July 22, 2007 Ray Ortlund, Sr. passed through the veil into the eternal world of the Father. Ray was the…
A Pastor and Wife’s Divine Romance
Ray and Anne Ortlund have been an inspiration to Kristi and I. They showed us what it looks like for busy pastors, busy ministry leaders,…
First Thoughts of the Morning
Ten years ago at the end of one of my monthly spiritual direction meetings with Ray Ortlund Sr. he smiled brightly and urged me, as…
Baruch’s Leadership Lesson on Greatness
When I met with Ray Ortlund Sr. for spiritual direction I often talked with him about the difficulties of ministry and being discouraged that I…
Live from the Center: Old Wisdom from Thomas Kelly for Today
Our lives today are cluttered and crowded. The list of responsibilities that we feel we must accomplish grows overnight like Jack’s beanstalk! We keep taking…
Gasping for Air with Ray Ortlund Sr.
Much of who I am comes from my spiritual mentors. The same is true for you. The men or women who you have looked to…
Lord, Make my Life a Miracle!
I was restless and discouraged, so I turned to some words by Ray Ortlund Sr., the father of my spiritual renewal in Christ. These reflections…
We Belong in the Trinitarian Family!
We all feel left out at times. We may feel unwanted and alone. Maybe there’s conflict in our family or our friends are busy. What…