It is easier to know how to do than it is to do.—Chinese proverb

No man can do nothing and no man can do everything.—German proverb

What is done cannot be undone.—Italian proverb

And this from Jesus, Lord of the nations:
For I have given you an example, that you also should do just as I have done to you.—John 13:15 

I had the opportunity a few days ago to speak to 40 men from Dubai on the subject of “How to Lead Like Paul,” a verse-by-verse exposition of  1 Thessalonians 2, which begins like this: For you yourselves know, brothers, that our coming to you was not in vain (1 Thessalonians 2:1).
 
Please pray that my going to the Middle East (with Bryan DeWire) not be in vain.

Transition-Looking_Back_and_Looking_Forward.pdf

Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.—James 1:17

God the Father doesn’t change, but his gifts do. This life is by definition not permanent. Change happens. Accordingly, Tom & Jeanie Eckblad are changing with the relentless turning of calendar pages in this temporary life. But their ministry is not over. Rather, it is modulating from one key to another.

1 John 5:20-21

And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know him who is true; and we are in him who is true, in his Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life. 21 Little children, keep yourselves from idols.

Overview of Idolatry Series

Paul Tripp was in town for DG Pastors Conference and spoke at the Wednesday Connection.