I was trying to reign in my anxiety over a professing Christian who seems to be walking in lock step with the world rather than Christ. K-Love was on the radio calling my heart to worship, to trust God, to not despair, to trust in future grace–the grace I will need if this person’s life … More Five Reasons We Sing
Today in my devotions I was reading Psalm 16. I don’t know why. It was a mistake. I should have been reading Acts 16 and Psalm 21 as a part of Reading with the Pastor. But somehow I went to Psalm 16 first. I’m glad I did. The second verse reminded me of the greatness … More Your Majestic Neighbors
Kids are back in school. School buses are cruising our roads. Footballs are flying through the air and the weather man says there will be no 90-degree days for the next 7 days. Fall is just around the corner and with it many new opportunities to tell our neighbors about the wonder of Jesus. As … More A Challenge for the Body of Christ in America
Reading with the Pastor Mark 3 and Psalm 73 Today we are reading chapter 3 in the Gospel of Mark again because it is a critical chapter in the book. One of the reasons it is so critical is the clarity of what discipleship looked like for the disciples. The verses to examine are 13-15. … More The Reason We Aren’t Making Disciples is Simple
Tuesday is for Thinking There are some decisions that followers of Christ are free to make. Should I worship with that church body or this one? YOU DECIDE Should I read my Bible in the morning or the evening? YOU DECIDE Should I marry this person or not? YOU DECIDE, BUT ONLY “IN THE LORD” Should … More Some Decisions Followers of Christ Can’t Make
The Brits love their Queen. They love the idea of monarchy. At least most of them do. Oh some of them complain about the “Royals” and every once in a while they grouse about the cost of the upkeep of the Palace and the royal treasury or the royal landholdings. But for the most part, most … More The Brits Love Their Queen
Sunday Afternoon Musings I quoted this passage from Stanley Hauerwas’ theological commentary on Matthew this week as I exposited the text from Matthew’s gospel (4:12-25). He was relating a story about Clarence Jordan. I just might spend the rest of my life studying the life of Clarence Jordan. What a great man of God! I’m looking … More Discipleship-More than Your Church Told You
Tozer was writing about the Christianity he observed in the years before the assassination of President Kennedy. It is shocking to see how relevant his observations continue to be of the church in America today. In fact, I wonder if Tozer wouldn’t have a heart attack if he saw the lazy, superficial, feelings-oriented, smarmy, and … More Tozer’s Critique of Evangelical Christians
Once, there were great men who walked the earth. Here’s a quote from one of them. “Nothing so clears the vision and lifts up the life, as a decision to move forward in what you know to be entirely the will of the Lord.” –John Paton, servant of God Simple. Read your Bible. Do what … More Great Quotes to Move Your Life
Here’s the audio link to my last message at Trinity Church (from 5/29/16). The video is not yet up but I think the audio of either service is better than the video recording on this particular week. Sorry for the sniffling at the beginning. The worship team, the prayers of God’s people, the text and … More The Flabby American Church
