A Non-Negotiable

A Non-Negotiable

by | Apr 6, 2016 | 2016, Articles, Church, Community

I often get asked to preach on 1 Corinthians 13 for weddings. I am glad to do so but I am also aware that 1 Corinthians 13 is calling for a love between brothers and sisters in the church, though the principles are also helpful for husbands and wives. Paul uses strong...
Community Redux

Community Redux

by | Feb 17, 2016 | 2016, Articles, Church, Community

A few nights ago, Bernice and I hosted a dinner for some young Christian dentists and their mentor, a professor from dental school. We were meeting to see how we could more intentionally mentor dental students who were serious about following Christ in...
Some Thoughts on Denominations

Some Thoughts on Denominations

by | Nov 26, 2015 | 2015, Articles, Christian Unity, Church

Last Sunday, I preached at a Brethren church on “Signs and Wonders” and at a Pentecostal church on the importance of Sabbath and I thought how much things have changed. I couldn’t have imagined a Sunday like last Sunday, say 20 years ago. Many Brethren churches would...
Strong Disagreements

Strong Disagreements

by | Jun 5, 2015 | 2015, Articles, Christian Unity, Church

Barnabas was “Mr Encouragement” (Acts 4:36). Paul wrote powerfully about the need to say “no” to the deeds of the flesh and the need to say “yes” to the fruit of the Spirit, which included love, joy, shalom and patience (Galatians 5:19–23). And these two giants of the...
An Emerging Ministry

An Emerging Ministry

by | Feb 9, 2015 | 2015, Articles, Church, Young Adult Ministry

The year 2015 began with our taking two retreats for young adults. It seems safe to conclude that the Lord is confirming what we have sensed for some time — that Graceworks is called to a ministry with young adults. Our primary call remains the same: “Promoting...