Preaching every Sunday morning is tough. It's tough not just because of the hard preparations that come with it. It's tough because preachers compete with a lot of messages people hear from Monday to Saturday. There are social media like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. We are being fed with a lot of information about the … Continue reading God-Centered Preaching (and Listening)
The Self-Centered God?
Self-centeredness is a a sin. Well, that is only true when applied to us. But when we say God is self-centered, that is not a sin. He is righteously self-centered. Why is that? Self-centeredness for us is a sin because we are not giving the glory due to the One who alone is worthy of … Continue reading The Self-Centered God?
Passion and Prayer
One reason our life and ministry lack depth, vigor, power, and direction is because we have not yet learned the significance of the first petition in the Lord's Prayer. Jesus taught us to pray, first of all, "Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name..." (Matthew 6:13). God's name stands for who all that he … Continue reading Passion and Prayer