9/13/19 I had not heard of Jarrid Wilson before this past week. He committed suicide Monday. He was 30. He was also a pastor – an associate pastor of a large church out west. He often spoke about his own depression – helped start up a non-profit ministry dealing with mental health issues as well. We might think […]
09/06/19 In the last several weeks millions of children began or returned to school. Within our church we have families representing the 3 means of education: public, Christian and home school. All 3 are valid. Each family must prayerfully and carefully decide what is the best choice for them without fear of judgment by peers. I appreciate the […]
The book of James has to be one of the most celebrated and criticized books in the New Testament. A quick read shows why it appears problematic. Little is said about the Lord Jesus – or his death and resurrection. Martin Luther found issue with it regarding the question of faith and works. The book appears […]
8/23/19 I believe in our Sunday School and Adult Bible Fellowship ministry. I think they are important. I hope you don’t look at them as electives. You know in college you had electives you could take if you wanted. They had nothing to do with your major but were “take it” or “leave it” add on’s. Yes, I understand some […]
8/16/19 I was in pastoral ministry when the phrase progressive sanctification first registered with me. The word sanctification means to set-apart. I knew about that. Knew that the Holy Spirit was working in me presently to sanctify me – causing me to recognize sin, to confess it; prompting me to become more and more like Christ. I just hadn’t heard it called progressive […]
8/8/19 The evangelical world has been rocked as of late with the news involving former pastor and popular author, Josh Harris. Harris announced late July that he and his wife of 19 years have separated and later announced they are divorcing. No reasons were given. Then another bombshell – Harris declared he no longer considered himself a Christian. He […]
July 26, 2019 Immigration. Illegals. Mueller Report. Impeachment. Politician’s promises. National debt. The list goes on and on. If we’re not careful we can get sucked into this vortex that the sky is falling. It’s never been worse than it is. A major newspaper ran as its headline – “World to Go Dark.” Subtitle – “Whale Blubber Scarce.” That was in the […]
July 19, 2019 I am weary of hearing politicians bemoan the mistreatment of children at the USA/Mexican border while those same politicians argue for the murder of children within the womb. This is not meant to be political censure—it is meant to be a moral one. This is not meant to excuse any mistreatment of […]
7/12/19 “Worry is the conversation you have with yourself about things you cannot change. Prayer is a conversation you have with God about things he can change.” Several years ago, it was my second daughter who reminded me of the Apostle Paul’s counsel in Phil 4:6 – translated in the NLT, “Don’t worry about anything – pray […]
7/5/19 Welcome Ryan and Abigail de Roos – and little Sydney! The de Roos’ have a history here with us In fact they started attending as an engaged couple – a few months later they were married and joined the church. As students at Ethnos360 Bible Institute (formerly New Tribes) in Jackson, they drove the 60+ […]