Psalm 78 is a type of history lesson for the people of God, recounting God’s faithful guiding of His people in spite of their consistent failure and unfaithfulness. Then at the very end of the Psalm attention turns to how God raised up David to lead the people. By any measure, David was a tremendouslyContinue reading “Needed: LEADERS”
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Lord, take over a worship service again.
Once a church reaches a certain point, the services must be planned and prepared for in a greater way. In order to have a quality choir and orchestra, the music they share in worship must be planned and prepared ahead of time. In order to have the audio-visual elements that are now standard in manyContinue reading “Lord, take over a worship service again.”
The Day of a Godly Person’s Death
Our church family at Lakeside has been touched profoundly by death this week. First of all, a beloved 33 year-old member of our church died after six months in the heart transplant unit at UAB hospital. On Wednesday, a wonderful 37 year old teacher at one of our local schools passed away suddenly and unexpectedly.Continue reading “The Day of a Godly Person’s Death”
When You are in a Busy Season
No blog post in two months. Sad. To be very honest, July and August were a blur for me. Those two months may have been the busiest two months I have had in life and ministry. Even taking a vacation with the family didn’t slow things down! As I looked at my calendar today andContinue reading “When You are in a Busy Season”
The Inerrancy & Authority of the Bible
It seems like the issues just keep coming. In 2015 the issue was marriage; now in 2016 the issue is bathrooms. I shutter to even think of what the 2017 issue could be. There is pressure to compromise on every side. Increasingly, leaders in many areas of our culture insist that all must get onContinue reading “The Inerrancy & Authority of the Bible”
Don’t worry. Be Faithful.
““This is why I tell you: Don’t worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Isn’t life more than food and the body more than clothing? Look at the birds of the sky: They don’t sow or reap or gather into barns,Continue reading “Don’t worry. Be Faithful.”
Why I have a picture of Spurgeon in my office
Not long ago, a pastor friend of mine was surprised to see a portrait of the great English pastor Charles Haddon Spurgeon on the wall of my office near my desk. “You’re not a Calvinist, why do you have a picture of Spurgeon?” It was a good question. It was also my joy to explainContinue reading “Why I have a picture of Spurgeon in my office”
Our God never forsakes us
This morning I stood and prayed at a hospital bedside with a family facing a very serious health crisis. As I prayed with them, one verse echoed in my mind… “Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, “I will never leave you norContinue reading “Our God never forsakes us”
Jesus: the great example in prayer
“Then they came to a place named Gethsemane, and He told His disciples, “Sit here while I pray.” He took Peter, James, and John with Him, and He began to be deeply distressed and horrified. Then He said to them, “My soul is swallowed up in sorrow —to the point of death. Remain here andContinue reading “Jesus: the great example in prayer”
PRAY – more than a message series
In 20+ years as a pastor, I have preached many message series. I have no illusions that everyone remembers everything I say. Instead, I pray that something I say in every message speaks to every person who hears the message. However, over the last two Sundays I have begun a message series that has shakenContinue reading “PRAY – more than a message series”
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