Nervous waiting. It’s the worst —that period of time when we are waiting on an outcome that is going to cause change or bring a disruption. It’s a combination of two things none of us really like: waiting and anxiety. And the worst of it all: it is a part of life. In fact, it shows up in every stage of life, such as when we are … [Read more...]
He Loves Me…He Loves Me Not?
If we’re all honest, there are probably times when we don’t feel loved by God—times of loss, or heartache, or disappointment. Sometimes it can feel like it’s a game of “He loves me, He loves me not.” When the news is good, when the promotion comes, when healing occurs: He loves me. When the news is bad, when disappointment … [Read more...]
Asbury Outpouring 2023: My Experience and Testimony
I’ve long had a soft heart toward Asbury University and things of revival. As a youth pastor in the mid-1990s I led a few trips to Ichthus, a weekend Christian music festival (a response to Woodstock, actually) hosted by the Asbury seminary each April (it seemed to always rain). On one of those trips, I had been reading “One … [Read more...]
The Tripwire of the Virgin Birth
This past Tuesday, in our Tuesday Night Bible Study (a personal study group made up of a longstanding group of dear friends, a group full of book-worthy journeys) we explored the different accounts of the virgin birth. This was not necessarily because of “tis the Season,” but because our current study theme is “Strange Stuff in … [Read more...]
20-Minute Bible Experiences That Make You Go:
Why Go InWord?
Choosing small-group materials can be daunting. So, we thought it beneficial to provide a quick recap of what makes InWord so unique and effective. You can’t just add water. InWord is not a lesson out of a can. You can’t simply show up and read the bold print. We ask for leaders to grapple with the Scripture in a way that … [Read more...]
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