In my reading this morning I sat with Paul’s encouraging letter to the believers in Philippi. The first half of chapter 2, on imitating Christ’s humility, has always been a challenging word to hear…
This morning was no different.
One of the biggest pitfalls that those of us in ministry leadership face is getting too caught up in the doing of ministry that we cease to simply be with Jesus.
Prayer is meant to be the life-line between Jesus and His followers. It’s meant to be the means by which we bring our will into conformity with His. It’s meant to be a means through which He shapes us, prepares us, equips us and speaks to us — in every way — for everything.
As a kid I loved watching cartoons on Saturday mornings. I especially liked watching Wile E. Coyote attempt to catch the Roadrunner – forever without success – he always made me laugh!
As I’ve observed our students for the past 7 years attempt to transition into this place [spiritually speaking] the best [and most unfortunate] image that comes to mind for many of them is the one to the right.
80% of our students self-identify as Christians.
What that means [for them] exactly, I don’t know.
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