Here is another great post on biblical history…

this link really acts as a companion to the earlier post about the chart of biblical history. Here, Goldsworthy actually goes into a little detail and description of the flow of biblical history.  I’ve learned a tremendous amount in the short time I have been a pastor and one overarching truth that I have learned overwhelmingly is that…

Adopting for Life Conference

is just around the corner (2.26-2.27 at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY).  This promises to be a great conference.  The slate of speakers alone is quite impressive, but the topic for me is one that is particularly close to my heart.  My wife and I are planning on going.  If you have…

Good word by an 86 yr old pastor…

This conversation was between the aforementioned 86 yr old pastor and Pastor Mark Driscoll.  Here is the brief, but important word this man had to say: I was recently visiting a friend who pastors another church and he introduced me to an older pastor who has encouraged him for many years. This eighty-six-year-old preacher had lots…

My first sermon…

Today I preached my first “official” sermon at Oak Park Baptist Church (or OPBC as some call it).  I preached on Hebrews 10:1-10.  Though it wasn’t your typical Christmas sermon, I believe (at least I hope so!) it communicated what we need to be about this Christmas and that is simply the work and person of…