Wisdom is the saw we use to cut our way through life. Without sharp saws, life is like cutting through a piece of oak with a butter knife. So how do we sharpen our saws? Answer: By spending ongoing time…
MacArthur on Knowing God’s Will (Do whatever you want)
Should “peace” be the criteria for Christian decision making?
Haddon Robinson: If we think about it, peace cannot be the proof that we’re in God’s will. If ever anyone was in God’s will, it was our Lord Jesus Christ. But the Bible tells us that just before His crucifixion,…
Are older pastors wiser?
Not necessarily. Earlier this week, I observed that wisdom should grow with age. One of the comments balances that post in a wonderful way. The below comment is from Pastor Jess Miller and is worth reading. This is an interesting…
It’s not necessarily a sin to be under 20 years of age or a pastor under 40
It’s not necessarily a sin to be under 20 years of age any more than it is a sin to be a pastor who is under 40. Having said that, there are unique temptations for those who are young. One…
We know you didn’t see what we meant about your blind spot, that’s why it’s called a blind spot.
Stating the obvious, we don’t see blind spots. That’s why they’re called blind spots. So, rather than being defensive when someone points something out, let’s listen to advice and accept instruction – – that in the end we can be…
Some Very Exciting (by our standards) Brauns Announcements, including a move to Switzerland
Brauns highlights for 2010 (D.V.!). We are thankful for your prayers. Okay, the move to Switzerland is temporary. Our church is giving me a sabbatical this summer (not to be confused with vacation – – see a Matt Schmucker article…
Only OHIO residents are good stewards of their time
The O.H.I.O.* principle has been very helpful to me in time management. OHIO stands for: Only Handle It Once In a time management seminar, I learned: When going through my mail, sit next to the trash can. Immediately pitch extra…
How to make better decisions
Christian decision making is a topic that generates a lot of interest from believers, and rightly so. Here is one of the better posts on this subject I have read. Think carefully about this one. In our culture we expect…