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Ministry

When the Church Hinders the Family

August 13, 2014

I mentioned earlier this week that my job has changed.  Serving as a Family Pastor has unique challenges.  For some people, they may…

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My New Job

August 11, 2014

I woke up at my normal time today.  I walked into the same office.  But I have a very different job. Today, I…

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Courageous in Prison

July 7, 2014

I would appreciate your prayers today as I travel to Perry Correctional Institute which is a level 3 security prison for men. The…

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When Your Mentor Lets You Down

June 30, 2014

If you have ever had someone you look up to fall from grace, you know the accompanying pain with their fall.  Whether it…

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The Word

June 8, 2014

The Bible is not a collection of individual stories and treasured sayings.  It is the one overarching narrative of how Jesus is reconciling…

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When a Pastor’s Church and Family Collide

June 4, 2014

I’ve had some great followup conversations and messages from Sunday’s sermon.  One came in the form of an email regarding something I said…

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Family Camp This Summer

June 2, 2014

I’ve been so encouraged by the messages, texts, and conversations I have received from yesterday’s message.  It seems to have struck a nerve…

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Are You Creating Consumers Instead of Disciples?

May 17, 2014

This edition of Short Sermon Saturday features a clip of Greg Laurie at the Resurgence 2013 conference.  In under 4 minutes, Laurie does…

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God Is Better

May 10, 2014

Ever feel like you are stuck in a temptation trap and can’t get out?  Francis Chan offers great insight and advice in this…

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Jesus Didn’t Die for You to Continue in Sin

April 17, 2014

I’ve had some great conversations since Sunday’s sermon.  God used his Word and his Spirit to show areas in need of change in…

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Why Pastors Should Visit the Sick in the Hospital

April 3, 2014

Confession: I used to dislike hospital visits. Fresh out of college, I came on staff at North Side and was immersed in a…

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What Is The Deal Brothers?

March 29, 2014

I wanted to give you an edition of Short-Sermon Saturday.  It’s a couple of minutes to really challenge you. This one comes from…

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