A Little About Me…

I am a Christian, husband, father, church member, professor, & teacher who wants to help fellow pilgrims on our way to the Heavenly City.
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Most Frequent Viewed Posts & Pages
- 100 Things I Am Thankful For
- A Quick Way to Know If You Worship Idols
- Disagreement Is Not Disloyalty
- Do You Treat Strangers Better Than Family?
- Do You Live Close to Your Church?
- Favorite Quotes from "Ready Player One"
- "Lord, Look at My Shells!"
- Favorite Quotes From "Shogun"
- Why Does God Demand a Payment for Sin?
- Why Christians Can Vote for Flawed Candidates (Without Hypocrisy)
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Your Words Reveal Who You Are
Jesus once taught: “The good person out of the good treasure of his heart produces good, and the evil person out of his evil treasure produces evil, for out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks” (Luke 6:45). … Continue reading
3 Things Complaining Reveals
Last night I did my best to serve my church in preaching Philippians 2:12-30. While my sermon may not have been great, no one can say the same about the text. Within Philippians 2:12-30, Paul commands the Philippians that, as … Continue reading
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The Saturday Post(s)
3 Principles for Asking for Forgiveness. Why we should never say, “I am sorry that I have upset you. Will you please forgive me?” with 3 things with must make sure to keep in mind when asking for forgiveness. Parents, … Continue reading
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Tagged catechism, church, church membership, church services, complementarianism, forgiveness, gender, husband, love, parenting, parents, service, wife
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3 Things the Holy Spirit Has Done for Every Believer
In a marvelous sermon, C.H. Spurgeon showed three necessary things for the Holy Spirit to do in the heart of a man in order to save his soul. They are listed as follows… First, He Shows You the Evil of Your Sin. … Continue reading
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One Thing That Helps Reveal If You Want God or His Stuff
Recently, I preached at the CVCS Middle School retreat up in Idyllwild Pines Christian Camp. The retreat’s theme was, “Walking in Truth” and all four of my sermons centered on the idea of truth and the Christian life. The second sermon … Continue reading
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Tagged character of god, da carson, god, love, Sanctification, theology
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Three Relationships Every Christian Should Have
Among the many important relationships you do have as a Christian, I believe there are three specific relationships* you should make a priority to have. You Need a Paul Paul was a mentor to numerous young men, two of which are … Continue reading
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The Saturday Post(s)
How Same Sex Marriage Will Affect Friendship. It is not a slippery slope fallacy if the slope is, in fact, slippery. “Matthew Franck explains the unintended effect same-sex marriage will have on friendships in our society…” A Brief Word About Science & … Continue reading
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Tagged bible, cussing, doctrine, douglas wilson, faith, faith alone, friendship, gay, gay wedding, homosexual, homosexuality, left behind, marriage, sound doctrine, study, suffering, theology, transgender
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Gone Preaching
I will be gone preaching at CVCS middle school retreat from Wednesday to Friday so the blog may be quiet until I return. Until then…
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Don’t Waste Your Cancer
Cancer. No one wants to ever hear that word, let alone have it spoken as their own (or their loved one’s) diagnosis. But what if someone told you that cancer was not a curse, but a gift? That cancer, endured with … Continue reading
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Tagged cancer, john piper, pain, Sanctification, sickness, sovereignty, suffering, tragedy
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Are You Excited?
One of my favorite things to see is the excitement of new Christians. To them, everything is a blessing, a gift, and something to smile about and praise God for. Every worship service is attended with anticipation and glee. Every … Continue reading
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Tagged excitement, francis schaeffer, gospel, growth, joy, Sanctification
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