Take a long, hard look at America and its families, and you’ll see, by in large, there is a leadership void among men. I personally believe the crises in our nation – dysfunctional homes, school dropouts, extreme violence, and teen suicide, to name a few … Read More
The Real Issue
Some of my favorite conversations have been “discussions” (i.e., debates) on a current topic. Unfortunately, some of larger frustrations were those very same conversations where I found myself arguing about an issue with someone who’s mind is already convinced! (I suspect they were probably frustrated … Read More
The Adrenaline god
More and more, people in the new millennium are looking for a rush, a thrill, a high-risk adventure that produces a non-stop flow of adrenaline. Think about it — the return of Fear Factor, the Amazing Race, as well as various game shows that promise … Read More
Love Win[K]s
One of the dangers of generalizing something is that you remove most, if not all, of its power. It becomes so generic that it is no longer effective. And when people come in contact with it, it’s as if they’re anesthetized by its vagueness and … Read More
Just What is a Gospel-Centered Church?
At its core, a Gospel-centered church is a grace-focused church. It is a church grounded on the biblical doctrine that true spiritual life begins at, and continues from, the cross and resurrection of Jesus Christ (Gal 6:14). Thus, it is essential to know exactly what … Read More
A Growing Faith Like Gideon’s #3
“Lord, increase our faith!” was the request of the disciples in Luke 17. How does that happen? A look at the full context of this request (vs. 1-19) will show that there are at least three things God asks of us in order to grow … Read More
A Growing Faith Like Gideon’s #2
“Lord, increase our faith!” was the request of the disciples in Luke 17. How does that happen? A look at the full context of this request (vs. 1-19) will show that there are at least three things God asks of us in order to grow … Read More
A Growing Faith Like Gideon’s #1
*NOTE: This blog is a follow-up to my message on July 31, “Gideon: Faith That Grows.” To understand the blog to its fullest, listen to the message first here. “Lord, increase our faith!” was the request of the disciples in Luke 17. How does that … Read More
The Carrot and the Horse
A brief excerpt from a recent message on Abel and the importance of motives…
Q & A from “By Faith” Series in Hebrews 11
Q: In your recent message on Abel you said that “God came to us.” But didn’t we go to him and accept him on his terms? He is always with us from the time that we are born to the time that we die, right? … Read More