“Honor your Father and Mother.” Exodus 20 “Honor Your Father and Mother” Every one of them.I would buy every one.The three, no, the four,The four homes you / we lived in,I would buy them alland turn them into museumsof the memories you gave us,and the stories our God gifted us with,through the forge of lovefrom … More Today I Was Thinking of My Mom and Dad
I am working in my office today, organizing ten different writing projects–ten different books I would like to get in print before the sand in the top of my hourglass is done. Lord willing, He will give me time to complete each one for His glory. Some of the beginning work on these projects is … More The Fleeing Bird of the Gospel
American Christians are More American than Christian I have said it for years, and I think it is truer than ever: American Christians are more American than Christian. The Church in America, in the main, liberal and conservative, is focused on trivialities rather than the gospel. They are more comfortable pursuing the American dream with … More The American Church is Focused on Trivialities
Some Unscriptural Ways of “FINDING” God’s Will “I’ve got peace policy.” “I make all my decisions by myself” policy. “Keep going till you have a closed door” policy. God’s Will in Finding God’s Will Present your body (soul and spirit) to God. “Therefore I urge you, brethren by the mercies of God, to present your … More You Won’t Find God’s Will this Way
Preaching at The Springs, Springfield, MOOctober 25, 2026 Pastor has a family wedding out of state and texted me early this morning with the challenge. His assignment for me is Luke 8:1-15, the parable of the sower and the four soils. You would think that with coverage in all three synoptic gospels, that most people … More Just Accepted an Invitation to Preach
Prayers to pray for new believers in ChristBased on Psalm 119:129-136 That they would know the wonder of the word of God and delight in obedience. (vs. 129)“Your testimonies are wonderful;Therefore my soul observes them.”… That they would move from simple truths to the unfolding light of God’s word. (vs. 130)“The unfolding of Your words … More Eight Things to Pray for New Disciples
Sunday Afternoon Musing Today, in worship we sang a classic hymn of the faith. Well, congregation did, my voice was not among them. A bad cold and a raw throat kept me from joining the throng. What do you do when your voice is taken but your heart cries out in worship? This sort of … More A Majestic Hymn I Couldn’t Sing
I just got back from helping to move sheep on my daughter and son-in-law’s property. And then tonight, after that encounter with the sheep, who are not always dumb, but let’s be honest, they do a lot of dumb things, I decided to read one of David’s Psalms that has nothing to do with sheep. … More Hope in the Middle of Betrayal (Psalm 52)
