The other day, someone asked me, “How are you?” I said, “Things are going along just fine” and the retort came back, “You must be living right.” A while back, I played a round of golf in Montreal at the second oldest golf course in North America. On one hole I hit a lucky drive… Continue reading The Relationship Between Sin and Suffering
Author: Cal
WHAT HAPPENED WHEN JESUS DIED?
The cross of Jesus is … – the center of all we believe, the heart of all we experience with God, and the basis of all we love about our faith – Jesus Christ did not come just to preach a gospel – he came to die that there would be a gospel to preach… Continue reading WHAT HAPPENED WHEN JESUS DIED?
ELIJAH – 2: The man who heard God’s voice
How do you react when someone says, “God told me…?” Some people are awestruck, some are skeptical and some are confused and don’t know how to respond. A man once told me that God had spoken to him. He said, “God told me to marry a certain woman.” I listened to his story. He was… Continue reading ELIJAH – 2: The man who heard God’s voice
ELIJAH – 1: God’s Man For A Dark Day
I’m excited by the good things happening in the kingdom of God. There are some churches that are impacting secular culture. Some congregations are growing through conversion growth. Many churches are practicing the love of Christ in their communities. But at the same time, the church seems to be having less of an impact on… Continue reading ELIJAH – 1: God’s Man For A Dark Day
Staff Engagement
The global economy is floundering. All over the world, organizations are struggling to carry on. It is affecting not only big corporations but also those of us who work in churches and Christian organizations. I am hearing of churches that are being forced to close. Other ministries are cutting programs and staff. While we can… Continue reading Staff Engagement
WHAT THE BOARD CAN EXPECT FROM THE PASTOR!
In response to an earlier post, What I Tell My Board Each Year, I have received a comment suggesting I write a mirror article – “What my board can expect from me!” I appreciate the comment and suggestion. Here’s the result. After 45 years of ministry, many as a district and national church leader, I… Continue reading WHAT THE BOARD CAN EXPECT FROM THE PASTOR!
THE MINISTRY OF THE SPIRIT
“He has made us competent as ministers of a new covenant not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life. “ (2 Corinthians 3:6). A few years ago, a missionary friend of mine was driving down a rural road. Everything was going well as he approached a… Continue reading THE MINISTRY OF THE SPIRIT
Six Questions To Make Sure You Are Growing
John is the kind of person who excites pastors. He came into the church as a scruffy-looking hippy. Little did I know what would happen after I introduced him to Christ. His life demonstrated continual spiritual transformation. His lifestyle was radically changed. His attitudes underwent a major overhaul. His values were revolutionized. For more than… Continue reading Six Questions To Make Sure You Are Growing
ERGOCENTRICITY – “My work is more important than your work!”
First Published in Leadership Magazine It was a battle royal. They were two department leaders in the same church, both genuinely loving the same Lord, both wanting to work for the cause of Christ, yet shouting at the top of their voices at each other. The women’s leader and the youth president both wanted… Continue reading ERGOCENTRICITY – “My work is more important than your work!”
PEOPLE OR PROGRAMS?
While a missionary in Kenya, I was the managing editor of a large publishing house. Part of my responsibility was to train African writers in journalistic skills. One morning, I gave an assignment to Joseph, a competent and promising writer. The people in the printing department had reserved time on the large presses to run… Continue reading PEOPLE OR PROGRAMS?