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The Paradox of Sorrow and Joy!
Sorrow is a given. It’s a part of life in a fallen world. The source of that sorrow is often external—circumstances, bad news, hurt, loss, or past pain. The mistake we make is in thinking that sorrow is the…
Why Nobody Can Rationally Deny Jesus' Resurrection
Here are TEN quick reasons why nobody can really, rationally deny the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The resurrection of Jesus is absolutely plausible…
If You're Suffering, Jesus Knows How You Feel
If you’re suffering, Jesus knows how you feel. Not only did He experience suffering, but He endured it, beat it, and will one day banish it for eternity—all for me and you!…
Help Your Guests Overcome Fear at Church
Stepping into a church for the first time is a terrifying experience for an unbeliever. Healthy churches love their guests, and anticipate how to host them well…
How My Heart Responds to EBC's 100th Anniversary
This week, Emmanuel celebrates 100 years of gospel ministry. Here are some things that our 100th anniversary does to my heart…
How to Encourage Your Heart
Where do you go to encourage your heart? Here are the “places” I go to encourage my heart. I’ll start the list, you help me finish it…
10 Ideas for Enjoying God's Word
Reading, understanding, and applying the Bible is a “get to”, “want to” experience, and there’s a way to cultivate that heart of desire…
The New Year Plan That Trumps All Others!
There is a line somewhere between healthy productivity, and presumptuous driven-ness. The former is obedience, the latter is slavery…
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…