Much of what I write on my blog is not new nor is it novel. Most of the time I read something in a book, in an article or on a website and it triggers something I’d like to briefly write about or simply copy all-together (of course giving credit where credit is due). This…
My wife and I went on a vacation a couple weeks ago and I had every intention of knocking out Ken Sande’s “Peace Maker,” but I didn’t. In fact I didn’t come close! However, it wasn’t because of a lack of time or focus. It was actually due to the fact that I really want to…
Tomorrow morning I’m preaching Matthew 7:1-12 and have “creatively” titled the messaged “to judge or not to judge.” I say “creatively” because I don’t think the title is really all that creative? Nevertheless, I’m looking forward to preaching this text. This passage has probably one of the more quoted verses in all of the Bible;…
Paul tell us in Romans 12:18, “If it is possible, as much as it depends on you, live peaceably with all men.” And truth-be-told, most people who read that verse will say, “yeah, that’s right. I agree with that.” But then they’ll quickly follow it up with “yeah, well Paul didn’t understand my situation. He doesn’t know…
Here’s an article from Christianity Today concerning adoption. Enjoy and as always, be mindful of how the Lord would have you become personally engaged with adoption.
on “Pastors and Time.”
I came across this article from IX 9Marks and found it helpful in understanding the role/responsibility of a deacon. Enjoy.
Here is a little summary of one the chapters in George Barna’s book Transforming Children Into Spiritual Champions. “God’s plan is for families to lead in the provision of spiritual development for their children. Churches have a viable role in that process, but it is parents who will be held accountable by God for the…
and no, I don’t read the magazine. Again, in my perusal of the Center for Parent and Youth Understanding, specifically Walt Mueller’s blog, I came across the cover. Pretty amazing. Check it out.
Read the entire post here. As a pastor of a church I always feel the weight of this most intensely at the end of the service as I call for individuals to make a decision after I’ve preached. Most of the time those that do traverse down the aisle are wanting to join the church,…
Theology Along the Way 