Meditation on 2 Samuel 15

by | Feb 24, 2014 | A Pastor's Heart

Meditation on 2 Samuel 15 February 24, 2014 I’m struckby the comparisons between David and Jesus in 2 Samuel 15. Absalom, David’sbeloved son, has betrayed his father’s trust. He has stolen away the hearts ofmany in Israel, and he iscoming to Jerusalemwith plans to...

Fully Rely On God

by | Feb 17, 2014 | A Pastor's Heart

Fully Rely On God February 17, 2014  Severalyears ago I met some missionaries to Costa Rica whose family symbol wasa frog. It was printed on their prayer cards. They mentioned it in theirpresentations. They even handed out silicon bracelets with F.R.O.G. imprintedon...

Thoughts on Friendship

by | Feb 10, 2014 | A Pastor's Heart

Thoughts on Friendship February 10, 2014 In themen’s theology meeting last Wednesday evening, we discussed a chapter from Disciplinesof a Godly Man called “Discipline of Friendship.” It’s a striking title,putting “discipline” and “friendship” together the way the...

The Journey Back To God

by | Feb 3, 2014 | A Pastor's Heart

The Journey Back To God February 3, 2014 It’s Monday, and I feel like I’m collapsing insideunder the cumulative weight of a dozen different problems that have added up tobecome one gargantuan spiritual crisis. Everywhere I turn, things lookdisastrous. Fast-forward...