Amy and I have never lived near immediate family. This has meant lots of driving on holidays. Mom has never been just around the corner when the kids were sick, and Dad has never been... Read More »
Luke 19:11-29
Introduction: Webster’s dictionary defines the word entrepreneur as “one who organizes and assumes the risk in a business venture in the expectation of gaining a... Read More »
Text: Jeremiah 1:1-12
Introduction: In his book The Message of Jeremiah, Derek Kidner writes, “In the last decade of the longest, darkest reign in Judah’s history, two... Read More »
This is the first of several weeks we will consider a heart for ministry by examining it through the lens of Paul’s message in Acts 20. We begin this week by seeing the need for... Read More »
The best stories begin with God: “The Lord said to him [Elijah], ‘Go back
the way you came, and go to the Desert of Damascus. When you get
there, anoint Hazael king over... Read More »
This week we are preparing for the celebration of Christmas by considering the glory of God. Monday we saw that glory rejected by men—and the glory of God depart from Israel.... Read More »
“I am old and move slowly.” ~Socrates
When I was a much younger man, I used to run several miles a day. When my knees gave out I began to... Read More »
Psalm 100 is one of the great songs of thanksgiving in the Bible. It calls us to realize that we belong to God our Maker (vv. 3-4), and to praise Him for His goodness, mercy, and truth... Read More »
Text: Acts 13:1-13
Introduction: For many years I have been deeply involved in the missionary programs of the churches I’ve pastored. Mission conferences, mission budgets, and... Read More »