January 2012
Recently, in chapel, I shared with the high school students a thought from CJ Mahaney’s book, The Cross Centered Life, where he places an emphasis on the message of the cross as the “only essential message.” Mahaney writes, “Perhaps the purpose of this book is to restate the obvious, yet oft-neglected truth of the gospel, to bring it before you one more time. On the other hand, maybe you’re thinking, ‘I already know this truth – I’ve known it for years.’ That’s good, but let me ask you this: Is your life cross-centered?”
As I reflected on these words I couldn’t help but admit that there were times in my own life when the message of the cross was so obvious that I had sometimes neglected the power and impact of its message. I often reflect on the seasons of life that Solomon refers to in Ecclesiastes and am able to see how God has changed my perspective on life as a result of the season I am in. My appreciation for the cross and what Christ did on the cross became more sincere when I became a husband and more so when I became a parent. As a Principal in a Christian school I know that my number one responsibility is to keep the cross the focal point of my family and to have that desire overflow into my ministry (1 Tim. 3:1-5). In recent years we have placed a special emphasis on the cross during our Easter chapel, and we will again this year; but why just at Easter? Why not every day? The question I want to ask myself each day is what does the cross mean to me today? How about you? What does the cross mean to you today?
Recently, in chapel, I shared with the high school students a thought from CJ Mahaney’s book, The Cross Centered Life, where he places an emphasis on the message of the cross as the “only essential message.” Mahaney writes, “Perhaps the purpose of this book is to restate the obvious, yet oft-neglected truth of the gospel, to bring it before you one more time. On the other hand, maybe you’re thinking, ‘I already know this truth – I’ve known it for years.’ That’s good, but let me ask you this: Is your life cross-centered?”
As I reflected on these words I couldn’t help but admit that there were times in my own life when the message of the cross was so obvious that I had sometimes neglected the power and impact of its message. I often reflect on the seasons of life that Solomon refers to in Ecclesiastes and am able to see how God has changed my perspective on life as a result of the season I am in. My appreciation for the cross and what Christ did on the cross became more sincere when I became a husband and more so when I became a parent. As a Principal in a Christian school I know that my number one responsibility is to keep the cross the focal point of my family and to have that desire overflow into my ministry (1 Tim. 3:1-5). In recent years we have placed a special emphasis on the cross during our Easter chapel, and we will again this year; but why just at Easter? Why not every day? The question I want to ask myself each day is what does the cross mean to me today? How about you? What does the cross mean to you today?
Book: The Christian Atheists, by Craig Groeschel.
In this book Groeschel challenges believers to live out their faith in action, not just in word. He encourages the reader to be honest and transparent in their faith walk.
Devotions:The One Year UnCommon Life Daily Challenge, by Tony Dungy
Devotions:The One Year UnCommon Life Daily Challenge, by Tony Dungy
Quote:“Some people say we should pray not because God needs it, but because we need it.” Philip Yancey in Prayer- Does it make a difference?
Currently Reading: Prayer - Does it Make a Difference?, by Philip Yancey. I recently started this book and have enjoyed Yancey’s writing style.
Currently Reading: Prayer - Does it Make a Difference?, by Philip Yancey. I recently started this book and have enjoyed Yancey’s writing style.
