When a Pastor Falls, Is Restoration Possible?
When a Pastor fails morally there is extensive “collateral damage”. The pain isn’t limited to the pastor’s family, the entire church takes a punch...
We’re Killing It
Growing in spiritual knowledge can be a great thing. But it’s not so great when our obedience to God doesn’t grow with it. When...
The Accidental Blessing That Lasts a Lifetime
I was a freshman in college and as was the custom in that school at that time, every student worked on campus two days...
The Restless Pursuit of God
Since September 11, 2001, there has been a pursuit under way. The military forces of the United States, acting on the orders of the...
Don’t Divorce Christ
I love the local church. From Acts 2 to Revelation 3, the Bible is about the local church, written to the local church, or...
A True Visitation from God
How can we determine if a dream, prophecy, or spiritual message is divinely inspired? We should always compare that revelation or supernatural experience to...
Blessed Are the Peacemakers
Mary, the mother of Jesus, is a well-loved, well-respected figure in Christian history. When I stare at a nativity scene, she and baby Jesus...
Look First to Perfect Freedom
This week, we celebrate our country’s victorious pursuit of freedom achieved almost 250 years ago. Fourth of July has come to mean barbeque sauce,...
Defeating the Demons of Discouragement
Somebody once said there are two things in life we can’t avoid, taxes and death. I’d like to add a third, discouragement. Church leader or...
Invisible Benefits
You’ve probably heard this story, but I need it to set up my point today. So, sit back and listen like it’s your first...