“Cornelius, God’s Angel” “One day at about three in the afternoon he had a vision. He distinctly saw an angel of God, who came to him and said, “Cornelius!”” (Acts 10:3closeActs 10:3 3 About the ninth hour of the day he saw clearly in a vision an angel of God come in and say to
“Cornelius, the Proto House Church Planter” On Sunday, May 13th, I was scheduled to preach for a congregation; at the last minute, this was rescheduled (which happens from time to time). So, having a free Sunday, I took my family to St. Peters Lutheran Church in Hopewell, NJ. I was blessed to hear a
“What Is Love?” “As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love.” (John 15:9closeJohn 15:9 9 As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Abide in my love. (ESV) closeJohn 15:9closeJohn 15:9 9 As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Abide in my
“Passionate People” Just got off a teleconference call with a group of LCMS church planters and mission developers who were gathered by Pr. Scott Rische in El Cajon, CA. I wish I could have been there with them in person; but unfortunately my schedule just didn’t work out this time. I only had half an
“Teleconference with LCMS Church Planters” Getting ready to start in a couple of minutes Was put together by Pr. Scott Rische; about 15-20 guys; meeting at his place in CA. Could not be there in person unfortunately; but am very happy to be with them over the phone. Pray for these new ministries which are
“I have revealed you to those whom you gave Me out of the world. They were Yours; You gave them to Me…. Holy Father, protect them by the power of Your name — the name You gave Me — so that they may be one as We are one” (John 17:6closeJohn 17:6 6 “I have manifested
For years I was unsure what discipling was. I knew how to teach people information about Jesus. (I was trained for that.) I knew how to inspire people with the love and truth of Jesus. (I had good models for that.) But discipling people? I struggled so much, in part, because most of the rest
I was recently with the pastors and wives of the Pastoral Leadership Institute (PLI) at their annual conference. It was a wonderful, overwhelming week for them. Lots of insights. Lots of information to take in and assimilate. Lots of vision. Lots of aspiration for what could be. Likewise, I coach several pastors who were at
“As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love.” (John 15:9closeJohn 15:9 9 As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Abide in my love. (ESV) closeJohn 15:9closeJohn 15:9 9 As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Abide in my love. (ESV) 9 As
“I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. If anyone does not remain in me, he is like a branch that is thrown away and withers; such branches are picked up, thrown into
