We live in a time when parents are using coloring books and children are using day planners. If you don’t get the weight of that statement, let me unpack it. Adult coloring books are becoming a growing phenomenon right now. And I’m not going to throw shade at it. I enjoy coloring with my kids. …
We officially kicked off summer with our series through Proverbs. So excited to unpack God’s wisdom and apply it in our lives! It was an eager group of worshipers this morning in both services. Great meeting some new guests and praying for God’s wisdom for all of us! Service Order In the Sanctuary – Kurt …
David Platt’s Counter Culture is a great read. In a time when our culture is polarizing over significant topics, Platt gives a thorough chapter to these issues. Biblical and passionate, he handles these topics so well. Out of all the fantastic contributions this book makes, there is none greater than this truth: As a Christian, …
Due to having to deal with abusive situations in my years as a pastor, I learned a lot by asking questions of friends who deal with such issues in their professions. I was shocked to be educated on certain things. I decided to pull together an expert panel who could help churches and ministries navigate through …
I’ve had the privilege to officiate many weddings. I tried to count the other day, and I have led almost 40 weddings so far. With those weddings, I have also counseled about 40 couples as they embark upon marriage. One of the greatest sources of conflict in marriage is finances. It doesn’t matter concerning family …
We finished up our “Everyday Church” series today as we focused on “Everyday Evangelism.” I have loved how this series has started some great conversations and hearing some incredible stories of what God is doing. Service Order Reading – 1 Pet. 3:13-15 Prayer Time Christ Is Risen – Matt Maher Because He Lives – Bill …
I learned a lot in seminary, but there are some things they don’t train you for in seminary. One of those issues is concerning how pastors are to handle situations relating to abuse. Many pastors believe a myth that they don’t have to report something that is shared in a counseling session. That is simply …
In this final week of our prayer course, we talk about how to pray strategic prayers. The 8-weeks of teaching were a part of our NSU’s “The Battle Plan for Prayer” course. I taught it once in the Fall and once in the Spring. I changed the way I taught it in the Spring and …
Voddie Baucham has made a significant impact on my life during every stage of my life since college. As a preacher at some events at which I led worship, I got to know him and see that he is off the stage who he is on the stage. His thoughts on family discipleship sparked a …
When studying God’s attributes, one must ask the question, “In light of this truth, how now should I think. What am I to do?” When our humanity intersects with his divinity, what damage is left from the collision? In the case of God’s independence, this truth needs no one to impact. In fact, none of …
