“Tolerance is the last virtue of a depraved society. When you have an immoral society that has blatantly, proudly, violated all the other commandments of God, there is one last virtue they insist upon, tolerance for their immorality.” – James Kennedy I am deeply grieved over Proposal 3. It promotes any and all abortion up […]
Today Susan and I are in Oley, PA. We spoke at a marriage conference for Scott Alison yesterday. HBC is Scott’s home church – he served as our intern three summers before seminary. He’s asked me to preach on marriage too this morning. It’s a joy to have Phil Dufrin here filling the pulpit. Please […]
It was 50 years ago this past summer that my father, Paul died at the age of 52. My sister Jane also lost her husband at an early age. Recently she posted some thoughts on Facebook on the anniversary of Tim’s death. God has allowed her to help others to think a little about the […]
Armageddon is a term President Biden used recently. It was a remark made to supporters regarding Putin’s threat to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine. The term is used today as an end-of-the-world scenario, but the biblical reference is a battle in the book of Revelation between the world’s evil forces and Christ himself. We do live in […]
Here are some quotes I came across lately which blessed me. Remember, just because I quote someone doesn’t mean I agree with everything the individual has ever said. But these sayings encouraged me and I hope they encourage you too. “The Christian life is one of trusting in Christ, struggling against sin and striving for […]
Recently a pastor friend had someone claim to him one can love Jesus but not the church. He and I not only found that strange but unbiblical. I love the church. I have given my life to serving in a church. Jesus loves the church too. The church is his body – we are his bride. […]
About a year ago I did a personal study in 1 Kings for my quiet time. The book recalls a dark day in Israel’s history with idol worship and cult prostitution. Old Testament readers are familiar with evil King Ahab and his wicked wife, Queen Jezebel. In the section I read for the day Ahab had […]
How are you doing? We ask that a lot – we use it more or less as a greeting vs. a question seeking an answer. A dear friend would ask me a second question after my usual, “Fine.” He’d say, “How are you really doing?” The London pastor of the 19th century Charles Spurgeon well said, “There are some […]
I read on vacation “Boys in the Boat” by Daniel James Brown. Out of the depth of the Great Depression comes the story of 9 working-class boys, the sons of loggers, shipyard workers and farmers. They were students making up the rowing team of the University of Washington. Not only did they shockingly beat the […]
Fall-In Sunday is next Sunday! My mind still thinks the year begins in September. Our Sunday School classes for boys, girls and teens resume on this day – along with an adult class in the auditorium. I will begin a new expositional series in 1 John in the worship service. Teens, a special time is […]