Photo by Zach Childers It’s right to hate sin and the righteous should be a prophetic voice in the culture that is turning it’s back on God, but have you noticed we find it really easy to condemn sins other people struggle with and we tolerate our own besetting sins? Last night I said something […]
You Will Know
Mark Hitchcock has written a readable, comprehensive book on things to come. The End In the second year of our marriage I was blessed with a pulpit and a perish in Mercer County, Ohio not far from the Indiana border. We were in our early twenties. The good men of the church (Bob Thees and […]
A Scowling Witness at Christmastime
Corner of Eureka and Telegraph. Last Saturday before Christmas. Shoppers bustling. Festive excitement in the air. Busy sidewalks. Heavy traffic. Starbucks is selling Ginger Bread Lattes, Egg Nog Coffees and Peppermint Mochas. There’s line wrapping around the Holiday Ham Store. Shoppers are rushing about in mittens and scarves with their treasures. It’s cold. A man […]
What Should I Do With the Rest of My Life?
Last week I conducted a funeral for a young lady who was only 28 years old. Her name was April. When she died unexpectedly at home she was five months pregnant. She was buried in a cemetery within a short walk of our neighborhood. The morning of the graveside service was sunny. I conducted the […]
America Needs Revival
Lately my heart has been heavy over how America is turning away from the God who made her great. She has set aside the Book of God. She has disregarded the law of God. She is unconcerned about the favor of God. She has squandered the blessing of God. She has lost her fear of […]
Worthwhile Stuff!
Our good brothers over at Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary are blogging as a team. Good stuff. When you get a chance surf over to learn and dialog. There is an active comment stream. Dave Doran has had a worthwhile blog for a while, but this is a team-effort with open comments. Pastor Doran also contributes […]