A couple of weeks ago, I reached a milestone by writing my 500th sermon! And that’s just the ones I have on my computer. That’s a lot, but I’ve been writing them for 35 years now (my first was when I ...  Read More

Jesus starts his model prayer with not with “My Father,” which he could have done, since God is his Father. But, no, instead allows us to be included in his family by teaching us to start our prayers ...  Read More

In my sermon “Love Is Our Testimony,” someone pointed out to me that I said something in my conclusion that probably needs more explanation. “It’s possible to know what God says and still fail to show...  Read More

A few years ago, I was officiating the funeral of a friend’s sister who had suddenly passed away. I’d never met her, but the family had always been special to me, and I was more than willing to help w...  Read More

This past week I spoke on how the Holy Spirit not only prepares us to go out and speak the life of the gospel message to people, but He also gives us the power to do it. And this is important for Chri...  Read More

A Bigger Vision Part II: Looking AheadLast week, in part one of this topic, I expounded on having A Bigger Vision. I looked back at the past year and what we, as a church, learned about ourselves. We ...  Read More

A Bigger Vision:A Year in ReviewPart IIt’s somewhat normal in churches today to have what’s often referred to as a “ministry season.” It’s simply a way of bringing one year in the life of the church t...  Read More

The Family God is Forming5/8/28The other day on the trail, I passed a pond in a nearby ravine. Suddenly, ducklings appeared out of nowhere, scattering and then racing across the water toward their mot...  Read More

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