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.
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Evangelism Is Not…
This last Sunday, my church began a mini teaching series called, Blueprint. In this series, we our hoping to equip our people with an understanding of who the church is, what we are supposed to be doing, and why we ought … Continue reading
God Has Camped in Our Backyard
“No one has ever seen God; the only Son, who is in the bosom of the Father, he has made him known.” John 1:18 In preaching on this verse, John Piper made these comments that have continually blessed me ever since I … Continue reading
The Saturday Post(s)
A Lustful Man Doesn’t Want a Woman. I appreciate Lewis’ comments on what a lustful really wants and how that isn’t a woman. How to (And Not to) Minister to Families Battling Cancer. “Reflecting on our past and present experience … Continue reading
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God Above, Against, and With Us
“The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel” (which means “God with us”). Matthew 1:23 In commenting on this verse, Matthew Henry offers this little treasure: Behold, in this, the deepest mystery, and the … Continue reading
Why Love the Church?
We, in the West, live in an individualistic society. There really is no arguing it. I don’t think any westerner would even try. We love our families, yes. We are grateful for our friends and even our communities, but when … Continue reading
God’s Credit Card
Being a youth pastor offers me a front row seat to watch young saints be exposed to the Word of God for the first time. I get to see their amazement at its truths. I get to rejoice in their thankfulness … Continue reading
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Tagged atonement, blood, bruce ware, cross, jesus, old testament, priest
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An Idol is Anything You Can’t Live Without
A few days ago, Pastor J.D. Greer wrote a piece where he gave five insights on idolatry from Acts 19. I found the piece very concise, simple, and profoundly helpful. I highly recommend you read the entire post. I promise you … Continue reading
The Saturday Post(s)
Homosexuality in the Church. This is sure to be an excellent podcast series on a very important topic. 5 Insights Into Idolatry. Our middle school summer camp is on idolatry, so this caught my eye. “Most modern people don’t quite … Continue reading
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Tagged evangelism, hell, homosexuality, idolatry, judgment, prayer, religious liberty, worldliness
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Jesus is Bigger Than a Logging Truck
Have you ever met someone who claims they are a Christian yet their life shows no evidence? The only thing that points to the Christianity is their bare claim. People who, “claim to know God, but by their actions they … Continue reading
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Tagged faith, growth, paul washer, repentance, salvation, Sanctification
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Genesis One If God Were Not All Powerful
This summer, I and my ragtag crew are teaching the middle schoolers of our church the theology of The Apostles’ Creed. Yesterday, I preached at on the phrase of the Apostles’ Creed that calls God the Father, the Maker of Heaven and … Continue reading
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Tagged character of god, god, john ortberg, omnipotence, power
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