A reporter was interviewing a successful job counselor who had placed hundreds of workers in their vocations quite happily. When asked the secret of his success, the man replied: “If you want to find out what a worker is really like, don’t give him responsibilities give him privileges. Most people can handle responsibilities if you …
You have a choice. You can choose to live life your way or you can choose to live life by the way of the cross. In 1967, Frank Sinatra glamorized what living life your way with the song “My Way”. Paul Anka wrote the song just for Frank. Anka claims inspiration for the lyrics came …
Thank you, Ray Ortlund. You nailed it. You nailed me. If I must boast, I will boast of the things that show my weakness. . . . For when I am weak, then I am strong. 2 Corinthians 11:30; 12:10 I am a pastor. And I am weak. I value strength, because God wired us …
“I believe God made me for a purpose, but he also made me fast. And when I run I feel His pleasure.” Eric Liddell Gold Medal Winner of the 400 Meters 1924 Summer Olympics So, after a two and one half year hiatus I am back at it. I am back at running again, and …
He was despised and rejected by men… Isaiah 53:3a The religious leaders called Him a heretic. His family called Him a lunatic. The crowds called Him a fanatic. I call Him Savior.
“And the legendary ‘Rabbi’ Duncan concentrated it all into a single unforgettable sentence, in a famous outburst to one of his classes: ‘D’ye know what Calvary was? what? what? what?’ Then, with tears on his face — ‘It was damnation; and he took it lovingly.’” J. I. Packer, In My Place Condemned He Stood (Wheaton, …
I’d like to thank Joyce Latta for introducing this poem to me. She quoted it last week in my CrossPoint University class on 1 Thessalonians. Thank you, Joyce. I’d rather see a sermon than hear one any day; I’d rather one should walk with me than merely tell the way. The eye’s a better pupil …
When I watch a video like this, I am fearful I have lived in a safe and comfortable life. Sure, I share the Gospel, but with only those who look like me or live near me. Yes, I serve the Lord, yet only in my cozy little environment. Of course, I sacrifice, yet most of …
Since we had a Lucky update yesterday, let’s finish the week with one more dog story. I bet you will like this dog. http://www.dogwork.com/kan6/
Many of you have inquired about Lucky, our unofficial CrossPoint dog. I am happy to announce that Lucky has a new home with David & DeAna Byrd. It took a while to get him in the car on Sunday, but now he has a permanent home. I also got this message from a CrossPointer on Sunday …