Probably like you, I get a number of email prayer requests. Some requests are about people I know, and some are about people I’ve never heard of and will probably never hear about again, much less meet. Even if the prayer request is from someone I’m familiar with, often the prayer need itself is about … More Email Prayer Requests and People I Don’t Know
The great hope of all Christian labor and perseverance is that one day every knee will bow before our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, the king of the universe and the rightful ruler of the world. If I didn’t believe this — and if God wasn’t faithful to remind me of it often — I would … More Every Knee Will Bow
This Sunday November 12 is the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church (IDOP). The following are some links and resources about believers around the world who are suffering for their faith. I haven’t thoroughly researched all of these sites and organizations, so read at your own discretion. Unfortunately some of them are theologically ecumenical, … More International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church
Tonight I find myself honestly wondering when the word “preach” became a Christian cuss word. As in, “We shouldn’t preach at people; we should just love them.” Or, “I just want to talk; I don’t want to preach at you.” Or, “Yeah, nobody really likes him; he just preaches at people.” I’ve used the word … More I Don’t Want to Preach at You
I read an email this afternoon from a missionary couple that our church supports. They served in South America for decades and then moved back to the States to work among the growing Hispanic population in the northwest. As their main prayer request, they simply wrote, “Pray for us… we need to reach out more.” I … More Titles, Positions, and the Measure of a Man
WOW Saturday is done. I just finished walking around the dorm checking in on the guys and they seem to be doing fine. Everyone’s exhausted, but that’s Week of Welcome for you. Even after just the first day. Before the mayhem began this morning, I was reflecting on the providence of God in placing each … More WOW Saturday: Housing Providence
It is stunning when you realize that you are a person you never thought you’d be. As I was walking alone across the empty campus from the Student Center to King Hall, breathing in the first quiet air I’d breathed all day, it struck me that I am Scott Burns. Scott Burns was the Resident Director … More How Did I Get Here?
Richard Wurmbrand spent fifteen years of his life in prison in Romania for preaching the gospel. He was not treated well in prison. And there’s a word for that. It’s called torture. Here’s what he did to pass the time: “It was strictly forbidden to preach to other prisoners, as it is in captive nations today. It … More Everyone Was Happy
Today was Cindi’s 26th birthday. She celebrated by going down to San Fernando for the second straight day and waiting to see if she would be picked for a jury. She wasn’t. But at least she knew by the end of the day, which means that she doesn’t have to go back in tomorrow. She … More Happy Birthday to Cindi
I’m back from the high school camp I was preaching at. Thanks to any who prayed. The Lord certainly answered in some very neat ways. I preached on the radical words of Jesus, specifically Luke 18:9-14, Luke 9:57-62, Luke 14:12-14, and Matthew 13:1-23. The kind of things that can turn your world upside down. If … More Back from Camp: Thanks for Praying
I’m speaking four times at a high school camp this week, Monday through Friday, so I won’t be posting anything until the weekend. I’d appreciate your prayers, as the last few weeks have been a whirlwind. I’m preaching on some of the radical words of Jesus. I can’t even do justice in my mind to some … More Radical Words of Jesus
The summer missions garage sale was today, run by Eric and Leslie Davis. Between 6:30am and 4:30pm, the Lord brought in about $2,000. I didn't hear the final count, but that was the estimate. It was about the same amount as last year. I'm sure that some of you donated stuff to the garage sale, so … More TMC Missions Garage Sale
This is what I tried to share at the end of Oak Manor's dorm chapel on Friday morning. It's difficult to communicate the nearness of eternity, the intensity of living the Christian life as it ought to be lived, and the reality of standing before the King. But you have to try. So this was … More Be Ready
As a Resident Director at The Master's College, I'm privileged to work with some amazing people. Today at our weekly RD Meeting, I was reminded of that once again. After taking care of some administrative issues, we began discussing how we wanted to finish well over the last three weeks of the semester. As always, … More Some Amazing People
I’ve always needed and loved Paul’s words in 1 Corinthians 15:58: “Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your toil is not in vain in the Lord.” The implication of this exhortation is that the Corinthians (along with us) would’ve been tempted instead to be … More Not in Vain
A friend and I were talking a few weeks ago about our shared desire to read more unassigned books. As students, we read what we have to read. But it can be difficult while in school to read what we want to read and what we need to read. So while I do think there's … More Let the Nations Be Glad!
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