The Product and Process of Home: Where Are You?

Each month, on the last Tuesday morning, I have the privilege of speaking to our men in what we have dubbed FFC’s Fight Club. No, it’s not an actual physical arena, but simply a time of gathering together as a “band of brothers” in order … Read More

Q Zone: Does the Holy Spirit…

Two words are often confused when it comes to certain aspects of the work of the God the Holy Spirit: His baptism and his filling. Pastor Chris brought this out well in his message last week, providing some insight into both. Still, people often wonder, … Read More

The Pastor and His Physical Health: Two Root Reasons

Just yesterday I had the opportunity to briefly open my heart to my fellow pastors at a unique luncheon provided by our Wellness Ministry. In it I simply laid out for them two root reasons to give our physical health more than a passing thought. … Read More

Q Zone: Should We Expect the Same Thing?

It happens every time I preach from Acts. And righty so! Someone will ask a question like … Q: When the church gathers today (like ours at FFC), should we expect to see the church’s identity be defined by the same behaviors that are in … Read More

Q Zone: Where in Scripture…

After a recent message on the biblical basis for the church gathering (click here to hear it), a listener asked… Q: Where is the role of a preacher defined in the Bible (as we understand the role in today’s church)? A: In my opinion, the … Read More

Praying “According to his Will” – How?

Praying is the priceless privilege of the sons and daughters of God. Yet, it’s not a “give me whatever I want” type of attitude that should characterize us when we pray, but rather an “according to your will” mindset. Just what is meant by this phrase “according … Read More

The Gathering: Essential Elements from the NT

In a concise fashion, here’s a capsule understanding of the “why, when and what” of the gathered church in the New Testament: They met on the first day of the week* to celebrate the resurrection through adoration, instruction, participation, and edification. (John 20:1; Acts 2:1; … Read More