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Keep Calm and Trust Jesus
One of the aspects of my job that I never thought I would enjoy as much as I do is reading. I read a lot. I read for sermon prep. I read for Bible Studies. I read for ministry vision. I read to understand… Continue Reading “Keep Calm and Trust Jesus”
Worship is About Jesus.
I want to begin this post with a confession: I struggle with self-centeredness occasionally. Ok, you got me, I struggle with it a lot. That should come as no surprise to you or anyone else reading this post. You know that I am no different… Continue Reading “Worship is About Jesus.”
Happy Thanksgiving and A Blessed Advent
Thanksgiving is upon us, and Advent is on its heels. These two wonderful seasons bring great joy and thankfulness into our lives. This is always an exciting time of the year. As you prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving, Advent, and then Christmas, take a moment… Continue Reading “Happy Thanksgiving and A Blessed Advent”
Why the Church, and Why Now?
The earliest Christians lived and breathed in times that were very similar to ours. They were certainly no strangers to relativism and narcissism. They also suffered from another deadly “ism,” syncretism, which wreaked havoc on their spiritual and religious climate. Yet, they found their balance and we are to learn from them.
5 Helpful Practices for Sharing Jesus with Our Friends
We all have friends and family members that aren’t involved in a church. Some may be members of a church, but they aren’t by any means active. Others currently aren’t members of any church and probably have never been members of a church. We… Continue Reading “5 Helpful Practices for Sharing Jesus with Our Friends”
Why We Love the Apostles’ Creed
During our recital of the Apostles’ Creed in Sunday’s worship service, I heard a young woman’s distinguished voice over the rest of the congregation. I thought to myself, “Man, she really believes this creed.” When I spoke to her after the service, I said,… Continue Reading “Why We Love the Apostles’ Creed”
Give Thanks in Everything — Thanksgiving 2014
I haven’t written in a while, but since Thanksgiving is tomorrow, I thought I would write a brief piece on the importance of “giving thanks in all circumstances.” The majority of this piece originally appeared our congregation’s November 2014 newsletter. It won’t be long until we… Continue Reading “Give Thanks in Everything — Thanksgiving 2014”
The Bible Is Mankind’s Book
I recently read an essay by B.B. Warfield, a 19th century Princeton theologian, in which he made the claim that Christianity is the chief among the world’s religions. The reason for this, he said, was that Christianity has the Bible – “the book of… Continue Reading “The Bible Is Mankind’s Book”
The NT365 Experiment: Romans 9-10
After a week away and reading through some difficult texts, I’m glad to be back writing. I must say, though, that the text is no less difficult. For me, Romans 9-11 are perhaps the three hardest collection of chapters to understand in the whole Bible.… Continue Reading “The NT365 Experiment: Romans 9-10”
The NT365 Experiment: Romans 3
What is there to say about Romans 3 that Paul has not already said? I could attempt to explain the chapter in 500-600 words, or I could simply quote the most glorious passage of all Paul’s Epistles and let him speak for himself. I think… Continue Reading “The NT365 Experiment: Romans 3”
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