“The secret things belong to the Lord our God, but the things that are revealed belong to us and to our children forever, that we may do all the words of this law.” Deuteronomy 29:29 This is one of my favorite verses in the entire Bible. I remember sitting in theology class listening to the conversations going around and around as we discussed the Trinity, or election versus free will, or the eternal generation of the Son (I could go on!). To plumb the depths of the character and the holiness of God is something that only God Himself can do fully. “The secret things […]

ALONE. It’s is a common feeling among those who lead. There are times when you are the person who has to take the first step, carry the first load, take the first hill. There are times when you have to keep going when no one will go along with you. There are times when you must take a stand, and no one else will. There are times when what you are carrying cannot be shared with those you are closest to. There are times when you have allowed yourself to become isolated. As a leader some of the “aloneness” is […]

Deuteronomy 34:10 “And there has not arisen a prophet since in Israel like Moses, whom the Lord knew face to face.” The book of Deuteronomy closes with this incredible epitaph- there has never been another leader in Israel’s history like Moses. He knew God intimately and was used in amazing ways to deliver and care for His people (34:11-12). When I read verses like this one, I immediately ask myself, “What was the difference in Moses’ life? What set him apart from so many others who loved God?” I think the answer is found in the book of Numbers: “Now […]

Often I spend time thinking about the best ways to teach or help people understand a truth. I try to think of an illustration or object lesson that will make people “get it”. As I have been re-reading the gospels I have been reminded of how the greatest teacher (Jesus) made this happen. He did it as he lived life with his disciples. It is so interesting that Jesus taught lessons and then gave practical ways for his guys to walk the lesson out in their lives. It is by doing what we learn that truth filters down into our […]