Journal

Thursday's Thought - True Preaching

I don't endorse everything Rick Warren teaches, but this quote is dead on target: …(Continue Reading)

Wednesday's Word - Where Preaching Draws its Power

Throughout the history of church the greatest preachers have been those who have recognized that they have no authority in themselves and have seen their task as being to explain the words of …(Continue Reading)

When Communication is Overdone

I was reading an article on preaching the Apocalypse and the author opened with this statement,  "Evangelical preaching from the Apocalypse gyrates wildly as it caroms off walls of neglect …(Continue Reading)

I Know He's There!

Have you ever had a child ask you, "If God is real, why can't I see Him?"? Of our four children, Atalie's faith has taken root at the youngest age. …(Continue Reading)

Let our mouth match our life

People say: your life needs to match your mouth. This is true. But let’s also remember that our mouth needs to match our life. …(Continue Reading)

Friday's Reflection - One Fear

An awful sense of the divine perfections is the best antidote against the fear of sufferings; did we fear God more, we should certainly fear men less ~ Matthew Henry …(Continue Reading)

Wednesday's Word - A Lesson From the Hall of Church History

As you walk through The Hall of Church History, if you veer too far to the right or to the left, you'll encounter people whose tendency has been to enshrine tradition over Scripture, or to pu …(Continue Reading)

Tuesday's Tag - True Character...

To do the right thing when it's convenient is nothing. To do the right thing when it's difficult is character. 

Is Community Really That Important?

In his article, "Is Community Really That Important?" Pastor Mark Siddall who planted a church in Hollywood gives three prime reasons we Christians desperately need community: …(Continue Reading)

Rainbow of Faithfulness

On my drive to work this morning I looked left and shooting up from the ground, flaming in multi hues, was a rainbow. It was as if God shouted in His gentle strength, "I am faithful. …(Continue Reading)