What I'm Reading

I have started reading "Chasing Francis: A Pilgrim's Tale" by Ian Morgan Cron... I am 70 pages into it. It appears to be a worthwhile fictional read that will provide valuable insights into ministry and spiritual formation...

This past week I was at a seminar with Don Cousins, former pastor at Willow Creek. He spoke on the having your heart right with God in order to be a leader. He gave the group the following:

10 signs of a healthy heart (one that is not hardened)

1. A tongue that blesses
2. Thoughts that are pure Matthew 15:19
3. Thankfulness 1 Thessalonians 5:18
4. Peace filled spirit Ephesians 4:31-32
5. Desire to worship God
6. Contentment in all circumstances
7. Hunger for God’s word Psalm 119:9ff
8. Demonstrated humility
9. Commitment to personal holiness
10. Whole hearted devotion to the Lord 1 John