We have all seen the picture: a perfectly decorated home ready to be filled with the joyous family gathering. Nothing wrong with that. Most every wife and mother wants their family to gather in a beautifully decorated home filled with food, gifts, and love. Many families gather each Christmas and have a wonderful time together.Continue reading “The Ideal Christmas”
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“Our Disappointments are His Appointments”
Those words are a quote from the late pastor A.T. Pierson. I ran across this quote while preparing a message from 2 Samuel 7 where David greatly desires to build the temple but God tells him he isn’t going to get to do it. So how did David respond? Undoubtedly, he was disappointed, but DavidContinue reading ““Our Disappointments are His Appointments””
A Word About the 2024 Election
This week, I read a quite disturbing article. A significant research project by the well-known George Barna recently revealed that as many as 30 million evangelical Christians in America may not vote in this election. The reasons are varied, ranging from disgust at the toxic political environment to disillusionment with both presidential candidates. Some evenContinue reading “A Word About the 2024 Election”
The Church’s Entitlement Crisis
“Be devoted to one another in brotherly love; give preference to one another in honor;” (Romans 12:10, NASB95) Politicians speak of the looming “Entitlement Crisis” regarding how to pay for Social Security and Medicare. Never mind that their own legislation and spending has helped to create said crisis! However, that is another subject. As aContinue reading “The Church’s Entitlement Crisis”
The Man of God and The Word of God
“Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.” (2 Timothy 2:15, ESV) “preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching.” (2 Timothy 4:2, ESV) WeContinue reading “The Man of God and The Word of God”
The Myth of Neutrality
Social media was up in arms last week after the Biden administration issued a proclamation for March 31 as the Transgender Day of Visibility. March 31 also happened to be Easter Sunday. The criticism was (rightly) ferocious. Defenders pointed out that March 31 is the Transgender Day of Visibility each year and Biden was simplyContinue reading “The Myth of Neutrality”
The Resurrection Chapter & Resurrection Sunday
1 Corinthians 15 is one of the most famous chapters in the Bible. It is commonly referred to as the “Resurrection Chapter” not because it tells the story of Jesus’ resurrection but because it speaks of the necessity of it and how it applies to our lives today. As we approach Easter Sunday 2024, IContinue reading “The Resurrection Chapter & Resurrection Sunday”
Thinking Biblically About Gender and Sexuality
In January, I began preaching through the book of Genesis. In preparation for preaching Genesis 1-2, I developed sermons on God’s design for humanity, marriage, and family. You can view the messages from January 21 and January 28, 2024 here…. https://lakesidebaptist.com/media/series/hfnnq4c/worldview As I preached these messages the heaviness of these subjects was apparent. EVERYWHERE weContinue reading “Thinking Biblically About Gender and Sexuality”
Why Reaching New People Must Always Be at the Forefront for the Church
“Pastor, you talk about reaching new people all the time, but what about the members we already have? Shouldn’t we take care of them? Don’t we care?” Those words were spoken to me years ago when I was the pastor of another church. We had been experiencing a good season of growth. I was excitedContinue reading “Why Reaching New People Must Always Be at the Forefront for the Church”
Harry Reeder: Thoughts from a Grateful Neighbor
I distinctly recall the first time I met Harry Reeder. He had recently come to be the pastor at Briarwood Presbyterian Church and we had a graveside funeral together at Elmwood. How did that happen? The deceased was a Briarwood member whom I had gotten to know because I pastored his daughter and family. TheyContinue reading “Harry Reeder: Thoughts from a Grateful Neighbor”
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