How do you Pastor your Family?
This is a very helpful, practical and straight-forward answer by one Pastor on how he “pastors his family.” Enjoy the post and prayerfully consider how you might better lead your family spiritually.
Jennifer Knapp and Larry King Live
I was saddened to hear of Jennifer Knapp’s recent “coming-out” concerning her homosexual lifestyle. I love her music. In fact, I saw her at the House of Blues in Orlando, FL with my good friend Brandon Shields almost ten years ago. That night she opened for Third Day and as I remember it was an engaging…
Training my children and the danger of missing the heart in favor of behaviorism…
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…
Reflection on Personal Conflict – Part 3
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…
To Judge Or Not To Judge…
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;…
Reflections on Personal Conflict – Part 2
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…
210 Million Reasons to Adopt…
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.
Insightful and convicting article by Dr. Thom Rainer…
on “Pastors and Time.”
Deacons as Shock-Absorbers and Servants
I came across this article from IX 9Marks and found it helpful in understanding the role/responsibility of a deacon. Enjoy.
Transforming Children Into Spiritual Champions
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…
Theology Along the Way 