Yesterday we interviewed a couple for membership. They are older folk. He (Alex) immigrated to the United States from Hungary in 1957. I asked him to tell us how he came to know the Lord. He said that he was raised in a Christian home. He knew the gospel and he knew what was right […]
Getting Ready for Christmas
I’ve been in pastoral ministry for 35 years. During that time I have aways preached Christmas messages during the whole month of December. Many of my friends in ministry have difficulty coming up with a unique Christmas message once or twice a year but have preached from five to nine Christmas messages every year for […]
Preparing for a Wedding
A few weeks ago I was preparing for a wedding in my inner study and Chuk took this picture. It seemed to capture the quiet of the place. Thanks for the pic, Chuk.
Saturday Night Routine
When I was ten I dressed like Opie Taylor. I wore Levis, basketball shoes, a red felt cap, and tee-shirts with stripes. On fall Saturdays when I was growing up there were chores in the morning, listening to football banter on the radio. Usually I helped (watched) Dad work on the car or prep the […]
Followers of Jesus Honor Women
This is one of the most important messages I have ever written and preached. I woke up quite early this morning with a burden on my heart for talks I am going to give this weekend to men and women, fathers and daughters and I listened to this message on my pre-dawn walk. Often listening […]
Living as Lights in a Perverted World
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 […]