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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Disobedience is Obedience
As I have recently said, I just finished another summer camp for our middle school ministry. The camp’s teaching was centered on the theme of the True God and idols. The camp was called, One God: The True God Among … Continue reading
A Youth Pastor’s Summer Camp Reflections
We just finished our middle school ministry’s summer camp on Sunday. After a good two days of recovery, most of which was me sleeping on the couch and drinking hot tea for my thrashed vocal cords, I found myself in … Continue reading
I Am Still Here!
I thought a quick note to my readers was in order. As some of you may or may not have noticed, I haven’t posted since last Tuesday. The reason for this is that summer camp has fallen upon our middle school ministry … Continue reading
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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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
