April 2024
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Presidential elections can set a lot of people on edge – especially Christians. Discouraged, relieved, angered, and numb may be some words to describe the way people feel. To be honest, I’m not usually excited about either top candidate. My first thought is usually, “Are these the best that America has to offer?” Some choose
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Me: I have rights Jesus: You have responsibilities Me: I am political Jesus: Be biblical Me: I have an opinion Jesus: Not without love, kindness, and gentleness Me: My tribe Jesus: I love your tribe. I love them all and am the peace that dissolves division and hostility. I made them all in my image.
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What do my kids need from me? How is being a dad any different because I’m a pastor? Here’s what I came up with: 1. They need me to be a dad before they need me to be a pastor. They need to see me, play with me, hug me, and spend time with me
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Recently, someone said to me, “Thank you for the way you share your pulpit,” speaking of how other pastors at our church also preach more than just when I’m on vacation. I responded, “I am thankful and honored to be the lead preacher, but it’s not my pulpit.” I love and trust our preaching team
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What do you do when you find out someone has been involved in a gross and far-reaching sin? Does it depend on the sin and how deeply they have hurt others? Some sins are more public, more damaging, and have more consequences than others. But in reality, sin is sin, and all of it separates
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I share the gospel with others on a regular basis. I’ve had the privilege of sharing the gospel and life with some (1 Thessalonians 2:8), observing how they have grown in Christ. I’ve led people to Christ that I have had the honor of preaching at their funerals as well. There are others I have
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Jesus taught and modeled the importance of healthy relationships among Christians. Seldom was Jesus alone in His ministry as He called several to be His disciples and follow Him (Matthew 4:19). Jesus ate with others (Luke 10:38-42), prayed with others (Luke 9:28), and did ministry with others (Luke 8:1-3). There were times in Jesus’ ministry
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There are a lot of reasons today not to be happy. It’s more than just having a bad day. Things like sickness, pain, death, heartache, crime, sin, and disappointment are almost inevitable in this world and can all leave you distraught. “Pastor, that’s not very positive. Can you be more positive?” Sure – I’m positive
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It never fails, when I’m eating lunch with someone, meeting a friend for coffee, or just shopping for something at a store, I almost always encounter someone I did not expect to meet and have an opportunity to extend God’s hope and love. While having coffee with a guy who’s visiting the church, this young
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Over 50% of Americans are single! Wow! Some because of a recent breakup or divorce, some because of the death of a spouse, and others because they are waiting on Mr. or Ms. Right. I’ve heard this question multiple times, “Does the Bible say anything to single people?” The short answer is every verse in
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