Cigarette boxes come with warnings. So do mattresses. In the spirit of fair warning, I offer the following disclaimer. Micromanagers and control freaks beware: what I'm about to say may disconcert you. Not everything will turn out the way you want it to. There are times you must trust God for the outcome. This doesn't mean we sit on our thumbs and wait for God to deliver the goods. God has asked us to be stewards of the gifts, talents, and treasures he has given us. The Great Commission challenges us to be seed-casters, sowing the seeds of the Gospel to whomever will listen. The Great Commandment calls us to invest in the lives of people. We are to make the most of every opportunity. Whatever we do, we are to work at it with all of our heart. But, in the end, God provides the increase. Our job is to…
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Decisions. Choices. Fear. Whether you find yourself at a fork in the road or are having trouble taking decisive action, ask yourself this question: "Is this the right thing to do?" If it is, then do it. If not, don't.
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In these series of posts, I'm trying to move from lecture to lab. As Christ-followers who love Jesus and care about people, how do we effectively help our disconnected friends find their way back to God? Part one was to "think like a bridge." In other words, how can you move people one step closer to God? Our actions either encourage people to move towards God or away from God. Part two: walk on common ground. "Live wisely among those who are not believers, and make the most of every opportunity." (Colossians 4:5) Unfortunately, some Christians are known for what they are against. This antagonistic relationship with culture creates an "us versus them" mentality. Rather than see people far from God as people to be engaged, they are seen as people to be avoided -- or, even worse, as people to be defeated. The antagonistic perspective isn't focused on finding common…
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