Knowing the Lord – Hosea 6:3
Some days it is easy to get lost in contemplation than others. Today I was again trying to spend some time with out a phone or screen and just use my memory to focus on the things of the Lord. I had spent all morning working and was just to the point where I was […]
Quotes on Worship
If our worship is going to be authentic, it must start with God, never with man. — A.W. Tozer I have been reading a lot on Worship as of late. Seems some folks have been complaining about Worship music (nothing new eh?) and that it wasn’t going to “fit” them and what they wanted. Worship […]
Why Doesn’t my Kid want to go to Church (Part 3)
Part 3 in observations from a Pastor’s heart: Why Doesn’t My Kid Want to Come to Church? [Part 1] [Part 2] Graceless was left to struggle alone in the Slough of Despond. But he kept his face turned toward the distant hills, and even while floundering in the mire — he now and then […]
Why Doesn’t My Kid want to come to church (part 2)
Part 2 in observations from a Pastor’s heart: Why Doesn’t My Kid Want to Come to Church? [Missed Part 1? Click here] The rabbit-hole went straight on like a tunnel for some way, and then dipped suddenly down, so suddenly that Alice had not a moment to think about stopping herself before she found herself […]
My child doesn’t want to come to church
Recently I have had a couple families come to me very concerned that their children want nothing to do with Church or the things of God. We watch as they grow up and then out of the church. Parents no longer “make” their children come trying to help them learn to make good decisions. Often […]
Invitations
I love a good invitation … not sure that it is a tradition beyond a few generations in the modern aspect but it is a memory from childhood. Should we do more with the invitation? Why do I hesitate Afraid of the Doctrine. The terminology and careful wording of the sermon that is preached includes […]
Basic Training Journey: Crisis
“Read, Memorize and regurgitate the Word, it is a daily reassurance of God’s faithfulness.” — John Mattingly My faithfulness and my steadfast love shall be with him, and in my name shall his horn be exalted. Psalms 89:24 When crisis happens in your life, your marriage, your finances, your family, your work, your church… you have […]
Quote : Larry Osborne
It’s easy to see the scriptural misalignment in the crazy guy on the street corner with the “Turn or Burn” sign. The same with the cut-and-paste theology of people who toss out the Scriptures they don’t like. It’s also easy to spot it in the pompous coworker with a big Bible on his desk, a […]
Quote: Glory in the Redeemer – Johnathan Edwards
What cause have they who have an interest in Christ, to glory in their Redeemer! They are often beset with many evils, and many mighty enemies surround them on every side, with open mouths ready to devour them. But they need not fear any of them. They may glory in Christ, the rock of their […]
Quote – Triumph Over Sin – John Piper
“I know of no other way to triumph over down sin long-term than … to gain a distaste for it because of a superior satisfaction in God.” –John Piper Desiring God He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. For by him all things were created, in heaven and […]