This past weekend I was preaching from Luke 10 as part of a three-week series that is looking to focus our church on the mission to which God has called us. As often happens in research and study for a sermon there are many texts and passages of Scripture that …
I have been reflecting on Luke 2:4-5 which says, “Joseph went up from Galilee, from the city of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family of David, in order to register along with Mary, who was engaged …
Who wants a revival? I know that when I ask that question almost everybody would say, “I do!” For those that do not we may have to look down the road at a different blog post on why would you not want a revival? To begin this blog, I have …
The commercials are on television, the advertisements are popping up on your computer, and the radio stations are filled with talk of what to buy for Christmas. Yes, once again we are at that wonderful time of the year. That time of the year when we celebrate with friends and …
I recently completed a lengthy study in the Book of Ezekiel. As I have stated before, often when I complete my studies in particular books of the Bible, I feel positive of course, but a sense of, “I am going to miss that book.” Ezekiel is one that I will …
How would we act if all the people around us knew everything that we do and everything that we think? I am sure this is not a question that we often ponder. I know that it is not something that I thought about until I read Ezekiel eight. This past …
Many times, as a pastor I must broach a delicate subject with people. I often do not consider it a delicate subject, but rather a subject that if addressed in God’s Word is something that as followers of Christ we do need to look at, perhaps study, and ultimately apply …
The Book of Nehemiah is often looked at as a book that gives direction to people on how to lead in a godly manner. As I have worked through Nehemiah it is easy to find many great leadership principles and at the same time it is challenging to look at …
What are the characteristics of a fool? What are the characteristics of a rogue? What are the characteristics of a noble man? Maybe you are wondering as to why I am asking these questions. The answer is simple for me. I wish to be more Christ-like in all that I …
I have been studying through the Book of Isaiah for the past number of weeks and thought I would pause and share thoughts from chapter fourteen. As I have been thinking about writing this I wondered if blog posts should be positive and upbeat, let us even say fun. I …