There is a line somewhere between healthy productivity, and presumptuous driven-ness. The former is obedience, the latter is slavery…
Year: 2015
Because of the Gospel…
The world can be falling apart, but my heart doesn’t have to…
Counter-Intuitive Church Development
Is it still possible to see a local church go forward without losing biblical distinction? Healthy development is almost always counter-intuitive to popular logic…
Brand vs. Belief
What is your cause? What is your flag? What are you passionate about advancing? If it’s less than Bible truth, then perhaps it’s a “brand”…
A Deeper Thanks!
Any time we pray for God’s blessing in life, we are asking for something “off the scale” of our human understanding! Any answer from such an infinite being would be infinitely bigger than our small thinking…
A Gospel Testimony You Will Love to Read!
One year ago, a terrified single mom stepped into Emmanuel Baptist Church, and her story of salvation and growth has encouraged me greatly…
Life Lessons from 25 Years…
here’s a quick list of 25 life-lessons from 25 years of ministry. Maybe you will find something in this list that encourages your heart to keep serving Jesus!
When an Icy Storm Grips Your Life…
This night is beautiful but cold. It’s snowing in the desert. Outside my window is a wonderland of snow on an icy evening. A paradox. A conflict…
Thoughts on Engaging Culture
What does it mean to “engage culture?” It doesn’t mean we compromise truth or holiness. It doesn’t mean we take a pragmatic approach to lifestyle, or…
What's Worse than Falling Behind?
Are you falling behind? Good! Thank God for something to fall behind in!…