A NEW MAP

This morning, while I was praying, I saw a map that had been spread out across a large table. Then another map was provided, drawn with new borderlines and distinctions. The new map was then placed over the old map. I asked the Lord what the new map signified. I heard...

WHEN CHANGE SEEMS IMPOSSIBLE

When we read the Old Testament, we need to read it with an understanding of the completed work of Jesus. All the ancient Scriptures point to Jesus. These books have been given to us to appreciate the depths of Jesus’ sacrifice. Without that understanding, our...
A WORK IN PROGRESS

A WORK IN PROGRESS

This month, Jan and I said goodbye to our front lawn. The problem we had with our front lawn was that it produced nothing but an image. It offered us nothing in return.  As the transformation began, we gave away our lawnmower (Hallelujah!) and began the work...

CHANGE IS A MESSY AND IMPERFECT PROCESS

Whenever we try to make things right, we will not always do so perfectly. In some of our attempts, we will make a mess before righteous change comes. This is not just in our personal relationships. It affects even how a nation is governed. We are seeing examples of...

RIDING THE WILD BRONC OF CHANGE

Jan and I were having a phone conversation with a husband-and-wife pastoral team. They are good and sound leaders. In our conversation, we talked about how to lead a church through a tumultuous season.  As the conversation progressed, the Lord spoke about continuing...