The Coalition

At the Tower of Babel, a coalition formed in an attempt to reach God.  More than a historical architectural attempt, this event reveals the pride in mankind’s heart.  We think we can reach God on our own terms.  God often has to remind us that he is still God and we are not. What a …

READ MORE

Good News from the Garden

Satan’s tactics in the Garden of Eden are the same he uses today.  His attempt was successful at luring Adam and Eve away from God’s Word, and his goal with us is the same.  But even in the garden, there is hope and there is a promise. My friend and mentor, Dr. Chuck Lawless came …

READ MORE

The Origin of Marriage

What a great day @ North Side!  We started a new series called Origins as we study through Genesis 1-11. Today, we worshiped to: God of Wonders – City on a Hill How Great Thou Art – Paul Baloche Worthy – Travis Agnew The Stand – Hillsong It was great to be able to lead …

READ MORE

Genesis FAQ’s

Genesis.  The first book in the Bible.  What Jews and Christians claim as the authority on creation, origin of mankind, etc.  I’d say it’s a pretty important book concerning the history of our world. In September-October, North Side’s life focus will be on two series walking through the Book of Genesis (Origins: Genesis 1-11, Ancestors: …

READ MORE

Marrying a Spouse, Inheriting In-Laws

Scripture: (Gen. 2:23-25) 23 And the man said: This one, at last, is bone of my bone, and flesh of my flesh; this one will be called woman, for she was taken from man. 24 This is why a man leaves his father and mother and bonds with his wife, and they become one flesh. …

READ MORE

Sow Your Wild Oats

Gen 2:21-22 21 So the LORD God caused a deep sleep to come over the man, and he slept. God took one of his ribs and closed the flesh at that place. 22 Then the LORD God made the rib He had taken from the man into a woman and brought her to the man. …

READ MORE

Is Your Spouse a Good “Helper?”

7 Then the LORD God formed the man out of the dust from the ground and breathed the breath of life into his nostrils, and the man became a living being. 15 The LORD God took the man and placed him in the garden of Eden to work it and watch over it. 16 And …

READ MORE

Does God Care How Many Children I Have?

A few Sundays ago, I shared a message called “Generational Hand-Me Downs.”  In it, I talked about God’s call to be fruitful and multiply.  I knew this would raise a couple of eyebrows.  I did get one email question concerning that comment.  I thought I would share with you my response. As far as the …

READ MORE

How to Fix Your Wife

Today was week 3 in the Marriage by the Book series entitled, “How to Fix Your Wife.”  Since I was gone to seminary last week, it was great just to sit back on the keys and the mandolin, and let Kennerly, Eric, and the rest of the gang lead.  I am so honored to lead …

READ MORE

Book of the Week: Genesis

This week’s book of the week is the Book of Genesis.  I received a new ESV study Bible this week, and started rereading Genesis even though I read it once this month.  Since I am reading through the Bible in a new plan, I wanted to go through it in this Bible so I wouldn’t …

READ MORE