iFast 2016

iFast 2016

A few weeks ago at Riv, I talked about the importance of recognizing the cycles and seasons of life so we can live in rhythm instead of pursuing the ever elusive “balance” people always talk about (a concept I stole liberally from Bruce Miller). July is an...
Let’s Get Angry At Sin (1:17)

Let’s Get Angry At Sin (1:17)

There are times when we get angry about the small, negligible matters in our lives. But when we can be slow to anger about those things and divert our anger towards the bigger issues such as sin, we have an opportunity to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ. This clip...
Small Town Church Planting

Small Town Church Planting

Lately, I have been thinking a lot about small towns and their need for Jesus.  So when Acts 29 asked me to write a few blog posts, I knew that had to be one of the topics. If you love Jesus and/or Small Towns, check out the post over on the Acts 29 blog (and, of...
Reflecting God’s Image (1:10)

Reflecting God’s Image (1:10)

  Working and resting are both Gospel issues. Why? Because by working hard, we reflect the image of a hard-working God and represent Jesus well. When we rest, we can find rest in Jesus Christ who did all of the eternal work. This clip comes from the ninth message...