Jesus' parable of the sower in Matthew 13 both confronts and comforts us. For us who listen to his words, this parable confronts our hearts by challenging us to examine if we are bearing fruit in obedience or not. For us who preach the gospel to others, it comforts us by encouraging us not to … Continue reading The Story of the Sower, the Seed, and the Soil
God-Centered Preaching (and Listening)
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)
You and Jonah
If God draws near through his word and billions of people in the world still live a life totally separate from God, then we must do something. We who are now near to God because of his Word through Jesus Christ are given the mandate to bring this same Word to them. By "we" I … Continue reading You and Jonah
Words and Intimacy
The use of words and good communication patterns are important in strengthening human relationships. Two people start becoming friends and become closer to each other as they spend time with each other - telling and listening to each other's stories. A man and a woman know each other more and fall in love with each … Continue reading Words and Intimacy