A Little About Me…
I am a Christian, husband, father, pastor, professor, & teacher who wants to help fellow pilgrims on our way to the Heavenly City.
Category Archives: Uncategorized
The Yellow Canary of Joy
Christian, a simple question to ask yourself today: “Am I happy in Jesus?” With a simple illustration, Jim Johnston helps us see that our answer to this question is more important than we may know. Joy is one of the … Continue reading
Two A.W.s, Two Different Books, One Glorious Truth
Two men with the beginning initials of A and W in two different books about the attributes of God bring out the same beautiful truth in two different, but strikingly wonderful, ways. A.W. Pink: The whole of my life stood … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged attributes, aw pink, aw tozer, god, omniscience, theology
Leave a comment
The Saturday Post(s)
A Letter to the Doctor Who Wanted to Terminate My Baby. “I came to you during the most difficult time in my life. I was terrified, anxious and in complete despair. I didn’t know the truth yet about my baby, … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged abortion, christianese, euthanasia, judges, judgment, pastoral ministry, religious liberty, wrath
Leave a comment
How Far is Too Far?
Randy Alcorn offers a simple answer to the often asked question, “How far is too far?” in a dating relationship. God made sex drives. When those drives are stimulated, they move toward a climax. This is a simple fact of … Continue reading
Six Reminders for Listeners of Bad Sermons
I have heard a lot of bad sermons in my life. Also, I have preached a lot of bad sermons in my life. One of the worst experiences I know is listening to myself preach a bad sermon. Cursed recording … Continue reading
Don’t Make Christianity Your New Magic
Paul Hiebert, a missionary to India, once prayed for a sick child who died a week later. In recalling the story, he reminds us of the major difference between approaching God as a personal being Whom we trust or a … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Leave a comment
Know the Stakes
This morning, I had the pleasure of sitting in my office with a cup of coffee in hand reading over the sermons my interns preached to our youth while I was out of town. My conclusion? I think I am … Continue reading
On Vacation
Hello my friends! I apologize for the inconsistency in blogging lately. Things have been very active for me the past three weeks and I couldn’t sacrifice my other responsibilities to put any blogs out. Thankfully, I will be on vacation … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Leave a comment
Three Stories You Must Tell Your Children
This article was originally published in the May 2016 issue of Homefront Magazine. “HomeFront is a monthly magazine and parenting curriculum combined into one – based on the 10 Environments highlighted in the book Spiritual Parenting by Dr. Michelle Anthony. It … Continue reading
A Secret to Prayer
Came across a gem from Charles Spurgeon’s Morning & Evening today: When you read…a promise, take it back to the great Promiser, and ask Him to fulfill His own word. Feast your faith upon God’s own word, and whatever your … Continue reading
A Pilgrim's Friend 