The Lord detests the sacrifice of the wicked, but the prayer of the upright pleases him.Proverbs 15:8 Ephesians 5:10 has an important command for those who are following Jesus. It calls us to "discern what is pleasing to the Lord," with the point being that we would then do what pleases him. One thing God … Continue reading “He Likes To Be Asked”: God Is Pleased By Your Prayer
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Why You Need a Mentor: 4 Good Things Mentors Give Us
“As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.”Proverbs 27:17 “You need to make sure you have a mentor.” Those were the wise words Pastor Ben Green, a former ATLAS Board member, told me when I first became director of ATLAS. He rightly understood that if I wanted others to see the value of mentoring … Continue reading Why You Need a Mentor: 4 Good Things Mentors Give Us
Out of Step with the Gospel: My Silence Toward Racism
Proverbs 31 was part of my reading plan for this morning. Verses 8 and 9 hit hard. “Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves; ensure justice for those being crushed. Yes, speak up for the poor and helpless, and see that they get justice.” This is part of God’s Word I have not … Continue reading Out of Step with the Gospel: My Silence Toward Racism
Listen to What I’m Saying
“We should listen with the ears of God that we may speak the Word of God.” Dietrich Bonhoeffer I have the privilege of regularly leading workshops on mentoring for the ministry I work with. We do these workshops regularly to encourage and equip Christ-followers to help others follow Jesus. We spend some time in each workshop … Continue reading Listen to What I’m Saying