Cannot But Speak – Shepherding Well

Speaking with a Singular Focus (Cannot But Speak – Part 5)

I talk too much. It is a flaw I am trying to work on. When I get excited about a topic, I have the ability to overwhelm others around me. I am self-aware of this verbose tendency and I am working on it. If you know me, you are welcome to bring this to myContinue reading “Speaking with a Singular Focus (Cannot But Speak – Part 5)”

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The Not So Quiet Christian Life (Cannot But Speak – Part 4)

“Preach the Gospel at all times. Use words if necessary” is a statement for which I vehemently disagree. In the town I live, a church sign proposed this statement and assigned the author as Francis of Assisi. Strangely, no one can find that he actually made the statement (even though the name for this congregationContinue reading “The Not So Quiet Christian Life (Cannot But Speak – Part 4)”

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Talk About Your Testimony (Cannot But Speak- Part 3)

News travels fast. People all over the world can learn of a catastrophe within seconds of the event. At times it seems that we are starving for new information. If something note-worthy occurs in our lives, we call, text, or update our favorite social media outlets immediately. Then we check to see what is happeningContinue reading “Talk About Your Testimony (Cannot But Speak- Part 3)”

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Talk to God First (“Cannot But Speak” Part 2)

Somewhere along the way I heard a statement that went something like this: “Before you talk with someone about their sin, talk to God first.” With my words, I have seen God do miraculous works and I have also seen the negative effects of angry, self-righteous words. Above all parts of the body, none shouldContinue reading “Talk to God First (“Cannot But Speak” Part 2)”

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“Cannot But Speak” Introduction

I do not agree with an old saying, “Children should be seen and not heard.” When it comes to Christians (God’s children), our society attempts to adopt such an archaic philosophy. Most non-Christians care less about what we do on Sunday morning and where we give our money. However when we open our mouths andContinue reading ““Cannot But Speak” Introduction”