We are asking for answers. We need them now. But what happens when the Church finds herself in a situation where there is no solution manual to purchase, no webinar to attend, and no book available? While I am all for collaboration, meetings (even on-line), and seeking the council of […]
experience
Experience is very important, but not ultimate. Wisdom comes with experience. In fact, I was just talking to some church planters today about learning from experience. Grace is found in experience. Yet, some people live by the conviction that the inexperienced have nothing to contribute. Their experience leads them to […]
Choking on Your Experience
If you are like me, then you always want your first attempt at anything to be a win. We know such does not always happen. But we want it. Even with Spirit-led innovation sometimes we have to attempt for Asia and Bithynia before reaching Philippi (Acts 16:1-12). I taught a […]
First Time Through
This is one of the most wonderful statements among our colloquialisms. Though it is often used by smart alecks who cut down others for their lack of experience, the statement reveals the true and right nature of the teacher. Who can be an expert in all things? The teacher is […]