Lookahead: It was at that point that I suddenly “came to myself” and thought, wait a minute! I haven’t asked God about this!  I told her I would print out the contract and read it offline—and try to initial before COB.  Then I cried out to God, and said, “I need more time to consult with … Continue reading Unpacking #4 – Finally…End Game Discussion

Lookahead:  But what about when I watched the movie Salina yesterday that described the early years of the Wurmbrands’ torture for Christ? Or heard the words today from the movie trailer of a global Easter release about one extraordinary priest, “You probably shouldn’t pray for an easy life, but the strength to endure a difficult … Continue reading Unpacking #3 – Detour/Not Ready for End Game

Lookahead:  So did all this waiting for the LORD to call me as a full-time minister accomplish anything?  Yes, I believe so.  It kept me honest, and I began to realize over the years that I was not wired to be a missionary in some remote corner of the world—or to live on an airplane … Continue reading Unpacking #2 – Sticky Question #1, Joy in Trials?

Warning***Yawner Alert***When I start a new series, I always include these Introductory Posts that may be a little dry. But I promise it will get better…. Lookahead:  In addition, in James 1:1, the author implied that he was a servant to all twelve tribes (in the dispersion).  Some commentators believe that James was writing to … Continue reading Unpacking #1 – Who Really Wrote the Book Pt 3

Warning***Yawner Alert***When I start a new series, I always include these Introductory Posts that may be a little dry. But I promise it will get better…. Lookahead: There additionally seems to be very solid historical evidence that James the Great was murdered by Herod Agrippa…One can’t totally understand the impact that this must have had … Continue reading Unpacking #1 – Who Really Wrote the Book Pt 2

Warning***Yawner Alert***When I start a new series, I always include these Introductory Posts that may be a little dry. But I promise it will get better.... Lookahead: To recap, the inference was that someone who was not named James wrote the Book of James—possibly in honor of James.  That, to me, would invoke a “Don’t … Continue reading Unpacking #1 – Who Really Wrote the Book Pt 1