Today is Mother’s Day 2013, and I wanted to use a post on the blog to mention two very special mothers in my life today. Here is their picture at our last family Christmas celebration… On the left is my mother, Janice Corbin. I am very blessed to have had a good mother who lovedContinue reading “Two moms I am most thankful for”
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Finishing well – a personal prayer
“For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time for my departure is close. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” (2 Timothy 4:6–7, HCSB) As many times as I have read these words of the Apostle Paul, they leaped offContinue reading “Finishing well – a personal prayer”
Two overlooked things that God has given
While I am a pastor who preaches every week and often multiple times per week, one of the great privileges of my life is to also sit under the expository preaching ministry of our Senior Pastor, Dr. Jimmy Jackson. During his message yesterday morning, he preached from these verses… “His divine power has given usContinue reading “Two overlooked things that God has given”
A thoughtful response to the gay marriage issue
I just came across this interview from USA Today. The Catholic Archbishop of San Francisco gives a very thoughtful defense of traditional marriage and the life of the unborn. While I certainly would have many theological disagreements with Archbishop Cordileone, I do admire his very strong stand on these issues and his responses are wellContinue reading “A thoughtful response to the gay marriage issue”
Choosing to rejoice
“Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!” (Philippians 4:4, HCSB) That’s a short, simple verse, but boy is it packed with meaning. First of all, the Greek word translated “rejoice” is chairete which has several shades of meaning as used in the New Testament. According to the language tools I consulted,Continue reading “Choosing to rejoice”
The suicide question
Suicide. Just typing the word sends chills up my spine. On a few occasions, I have ministered to families who had a family member take their own life and I have seen up close the enormous pain and despair that comes. A couple of weeks ago, the son of well known pastor Rick Warren tookContinue reading “The suicide question”
Run to God
Where do you go when you are troubled? All of us turn somewhere when we are feeling overwhelmed, run down, confused, hurting, or otherwise fed up with life. Some of us turn to food, immersing ourselves in a favorite TV show, a favorite hobby, or a host of other things. Some run to alcohol, pornography,Continue reading “Run to God”
Believing God to the very end
The Old Testament life of Joseph is a favorite character study for many Christians. Recently, I preached a series of messages on the life of Joseph at our church, and I found that one less well known moment in Joseph’s life was a great blessing to me. If you haven’t in a while, take aContinue reading “Believing God to the very end”
Greater is He Who is in You!
It seems like things continue to get worse in our world. Maybe you have wondered how things got in such bad shape. Perhaps you wonder if you or your children can face a world filled with such sin and evil. In this message from 1 John 4:1-4, we take a look at how the BibleContinue reading “Greater is He Who is in You!”
Praying for revival
“Restore us, O God of our salvation, And cause Your anger toward us to cease. Will You be angry with us forever? Will You prolong Your anger to all generations? Will You not revive us again, That Your people may rejoice in You?” (Psalm 85:4–6, NKJV) Many Bible scholars believe that Psalm 85 was writtenContinue reading “Praying for revival”
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