Setting the Right Expectations Michael was the fastest kid on our soccer team. In eighth grade he held the best pace for the entire team…
Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the…
In recent years, there has been a lot of talk about conspiracy theories. Whether it was “the vast right wing conspiracy theory” (popularized by Hillary…
Life is full of expectation and waiting. We’re always waiting for something! The weekend Seeing friends and family The release of a book or a…
Unless that is actually their name, of course. I should not have to feel bad for women whose parents named them Karen. It is…
(Finding Victory over the Virus) The global pandemic has resulted in near-global panic. Medical facilities, markets, educational institutions, and churches, all enormously experience the impact.…
Even a brief read through the Bible reveals many miracles. It’s easy to walk away with the impression that the storyline of Scripture is just…
Every Christian is faced with situations about which he must make decisions, but about which there seems to be no clear Scriptural statement. Many of…
Last year I wrote a blunt blog about the Super Bowl halftime show. It was reactionary, partly written in frustration that so many people complained…
Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves. Therefore be wise as serpents and harmless as doves. (Matthew 10:16) So the…
Last fall (an internet age ago), California Governor Gavin Newsom made headlines when he ate dinner with friends and lobbyists at a Napa Valley restaurant…
One of the “joys” of training to become a soldier in the United States Army is pulling what’s called fireguard duty. The Army used to…
Daniel 9:10-19 For part 1 of this message, click here As authorities are investigating the storming of the U.S. Capitol on January 6, one word…
The old dictum says that the enemy of my enemy is my friend. I disagree. A friend is someone who values and honors what I…
My father lost his battle with Covid-19 this week, but as a believer achieved life’s greatest victory. He ran his course faithfully. Two other dear…
And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all…
It seems in nearly every circle of people I am a part of, there is a palpable anxiousness right now. We are watching things unfold…
In response to a question from one of the people in our church, I asked several friends in the ministry for their take. The question…
Daniel 9:1-10 A Theology of Daniel’s Prayer [Ed. Note: for the video this sermon, see here, audio here.] In a commentary on the news this…
Riots in June and now riots in January—and there may be more as our nation transfers power from one administration to another. Peaceful protest is…
