I was listening to a message this morning by Dr. Scott Sunquist, the new president of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary that was given at Park Street Church on Nov. 15, 2020, and the focus of the practical application was on intentional vocational migration. He was speaking about the needs for people to live out the gospel... Continue Reading →
Self-Sacrificial Shortcomings…
One thing that has grieved me lately is seeing the state of the American church as one that -- from leadership down -- is more self-serving than self-sacrificing. Having been a part of larger and smaller congregations, I have seen this in both... There are the obvious issues such as music, ministries, etc. It can... Continue Reading →
God is Near Us!
I don’t know how many of you have (or have had) young children who have been involved in sports or hobbies, but one thing that is clear is a child’s desire to do something that brings pleasure to their parents. Often, as they get older, this desire isn’t seen. I am so proud of my... Continue Reading →
Even to the Gentiles!
Morning Devotions (with Bandit) by Seabird Island in FL... I must be honest, White Christian Nationalism doesn’t make any sense to me scripturally... how many chapters have to be missed to to have this kind of view? When we look at scripture, we would have been the outsiders looking in if Christ hadn’t clarified everything... Continue Reading →
Will Our Bibles Speak Against Us?
How often do we hear about a Bible that has been passed down that appears to have been unread? I’m not just speaking about the large family Bibles that were more for keeping genealogies, but regular Bibles? Here in America we probably have more Bibles per capita (household) than any place or any time in... Continue Reading →
A Warning Against Religiosity…
A Warning Against Religiosity... Today I get the blessing of sitting on the porch where I am sure that my dear friend and mentor, Pastor Gary, spent time in devotion and prayer (a special thank you to his cousin Diane who is allowing me to stay here for a week during my sabbatical). It is... Continue Reading →
Never Too Far Gone…
One of the things Debbie and I have enjoyed watching lately is Maine Cabin Masters. It’s a show where Chase and Ashley (brother and sister) and their crew go to some of the most broken down cabins in Maine and (with relatively little money invested by owners) make they look as good, if not better,... Continue Reading →
Who Do You Depend On?
How many people have said (or just believe) that there is no one they can depend on but themselves? I will provide for me and my family. I will make sure everything is taken care of. Even pastors and church leaders can fall into this trap. “Every time I ask someone to do something for... Continue Reading →
The Full Extent of His Love!
Quite a few years ago I read the supernatural thriller Thr3e, which was an amazing book for those who like that kind of novel. It was made into a movie, but to make it theater length they cut out so much of the meat in the middle that it was a disappointment. It wasn’t a... Continue Reading →
No Favoritism…
For those who feel that there is a place for segregation in the body of Christ, i challenge you to dig further into the word. There are many places in the Word of God where He makes it clear that this isn’t the case. One of those places is Acts 10. In Acts chapter 10,... Continue Reading →
