Want to understand the 21st century? Study the 20th century. If we look at history, we see how it informs today in a profound way. For instance, after centuries of rule by the Czars, the common Russian people, impoverished and with valid grievances,were open to the socialist message of Lenin and Trotsky. The resulting BolshevikContinue reading “The 21st Century? Study the 20th Century”
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The Clear and Present Danger of Progressive Christianity
While preaching in Ephesians 4 a few Sundays back I made the statement that Progressive Christianity is a clear and present danger to the church. I thought I would use this space to unpack that statement so that all of us can better understand and earnestly contend for the faith as scripture requires. Originally, IContinue reading “The Clear and Present Danger of Progressive Christianity”
Five Years After COVID
It’s hard to believe that five years have gone by since COVID-19 turned everything upside down. It was five years ago this week that COVID was officially declared a pandemic and pandemonium followed! Sunday, March 15, 2020 was the first Sunday we did not meet for worship at Lakeside – remaining shut down until JuneContinue reading “Five Years After COVID”
What I Have Learned in Ministry
One of my goals is to write more to my fellow pastors and those who serve in the Lord’s church. After 30+ years of ministry in the local church, I offer the following lessons I have learned in ministry – some of them the hard way! Some of these are original to me. Some areContinue reading “What I Have Learned in Ministry”
The Ideal Christmas
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”
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 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”
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”
THE key issue: The Authority of Scripture
“I know what the Bible says about abortion, but I am for it!” Even after many years, those words still hit me like a gut punch. They were spoken to me by a person who was in church almost every Sunday and even led in a Sunday School class at their church. While there areContinue reading “THE key issue: The Authority of Scripture”
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