Invested Stories

"Not by fine words." ... When was the last time you you encountered that in the church? Unfortunately I have to admit that I have not experienced a "demonstration of the Spirit's power" in the church the way Paul means in this passage.

People are always on the lookout for the Shiny New Coin. The latest cool insight or revelation from some author or podcaster. The new thing they think will help them fix what is “broken” in their life.

There are three crucial “ascents” on our journey that go largely unconsidered today. I call them ascents because each requires effort.

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your...