More than any other portion of Scripture, John 8:1-11 teaches us how grace loves others. While many doubt the reliability of this passage, the Jesus presented in these verses looks exactly the same as the Jesus who is presented...
Our family carried a heavy burden several months ago. At 1:30 a.m. we were awakened with shocking news from our oldest daughter that one of her very best friends and her friend’s husband had been killed in a plane crash in Northern...
Yesterday we looked at Psalm 55, a time when David was in a despondent mood. Along with the demands of leading a kingdom, he had the heartbreak of a son who attempted to grab the reins of king and a counselor who shifted allegiance...
Elisha Hoffman’s song “I Must Tell Jesus,” includes the line: “I cannot bear these burdens alone.” That line seems to fit what King David felt as he penned Psalm 55. This psalm is laced with words such as restless, anguish,...
As I moved on to #5 of “The Ten Most Significant Events or Decisions of My Life,” I remembered all the leadership experiences I had during high school and college, and even being able to work with and study under a famous...
Brief Outline
Introduction: In Isaiah 40:18, the prophet Isaiah raised a significant question: “To whom then will you liken God?” The writer seemed to be searching for a larger scale to weigh the... Read More »
Brief Outline:
I. A First-Century Model (Acts 16:11-34)
A. Lydia’s conversion
B. The slave girl’s deliverance
C. The jail warden’s salvation
II. A 21st-Century... Read More »
John 19:25-27
Introduction: My hometown of Buffalo, New York, is well known for its winter blizzards. They blow off Lake Erie and sometimes shut down the city for... Read More »
When we were little, our moms would call after us as we darted out the door to play with our friends: “Remember to look both ways before you cross the street.” And then when we got a little bit... Read More »
Praying about our preaching (as we discussed last time) may seem to go without saying. That is why we need to say it. Particularly on Easter, we dare not allow ourselves to get caught in the mechanics... Read More »
So, the day comes. It’s Easter Sunday—one of the most important preaching events any pastor has all year long. How do we embrace that moment of powerful opportunity? I can only tell you from my... Read More »
I love soccer (English Premier League football, actually). When I get together with my one or two friends who share this passion, it is the first thing on our lips. We discuss player movement,... Read More »