It’s STATurday: Still an Atrocity
Though we have seen some victories over the last decade in regards to the number of abortions performed, the horribly tragic fact is that it still remains legal in our country. We are in the middle of our own holocaust! Consider the following: 51% of … Read More
Point and Counterpoint: Is it “Through” or “Out”?
The definitive and primary statement regarding saints of God and tribulation, or even more specifically the Tribulation (or hour of testing), is that God will protect them. Of this we are sure! The secondary question usually concerns how—Will God rescue them “out” of that intense … Read More
Pure Living in a Pagan Culture
Back in 2011, while preaching through Leviticus, I addressed a number of sexual issues when I came to chapters 18-22 in a message entitled “Pure Living in a Pagan Culture.” In light of the themes of Jesus’ letters to Pergamum and Thyatira, I thought these … Read More
The Ballot Battle: What are the Platforms?
As a follow up to yesterday’s piece on the freedom area of voting, and as a way to respond to many of you who have honest, sincere questions, here are the official platforms, in alphabetical order, of the four parties that garner most of the … Read More
The Ballot Battle: How I Decide
Navigating the turbulent waters of political elections can be hazardous for many Christians, especially when there is deep disagreement even among friends. Add to this the tension and pressure many sense from our society over the obvious collision between the Bible and the culture on … Read More
Q Zone: Culture Questions
Got questions? For sure, especially in light of the letters to Pergamum and Thyatira. So in addition to the the three questions I answered this morning from last week, here are four more from today’s service. Q: What are the current pagan practices of this … Read More
It’s a Small World After All (Yeah, Really Small!)
Can you hear me humming it even now? “It’s a small world after all! It’s a small world after all! It’s a small world after all! It’s a small, small world.” That’s what was spinning in my head as I left a Walmart in Largo, … Read More
Best Book I Read in June
It was the title that first caught my attention while I was browsing the Moody Publishing booth at their Pastors Conference—“On Being a Pastor.” Then the name Begg. Alistair Begg. I thought to myself, Yes, that’d be quite interesting to see what he thinks about … Read More
My 1 Main Way of Dealing with Discouragement
Let’s state the obvious: no one is without their times of discouragement. At some point, all of us face moments when we feel like things aren’t looking up and we wonder if all the effort is worth it. And it matters not if this discouragement … Read More