Most of my articles, sermon ideas, and Bible classes come from conversations I have, books I read, and experiences. I’ll talk to a friend around a fire, read something in a book, or pick up on some pattern or insight… Read More »Ideas are Everywhere
“What on earth is a Judaizer?” you ask. Well, let me go ahead and tell you: the Judaizers were Christians (Jewish and non-Jewish) who believed circumcision, Sabbath, and purity laws were still binding on Christians. And they are public enemy… Read More »An Apology to the “Judaizers”
Okay, so we admit we aren’t perfect. We admit we don’t have all the answers. We admit that the gospel is still way ahead of our time. So, where do we go from here? I think asking that question reveals… Read More »Where Do We Go from Here?
Therefore I want the men in every place to pray, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and dissension. 1 Timothy 2:8 O clap your hands, all peoples; Shout to God with the voice of joy. Psalm 47:1 God, I hear… Read More »Raising and Clapping Holy Hands
Here is a sermon I gave at the youth devotional we hosted! Hope you enjoy! If you want to watch the full devotional with the singing and scripture reading, check out our YouTube page!
When we read the parable of the Good Samaritan, we normally identify with the benevolent outsider who gives up his ride, two days wages, and writes a blank check to the innkeeper. Laws have been written, charities formed, and political… Read More »The Man in the Ditch
I never think about being white. I don’t really think about my race. I mean, I know when I fill out government paperwork that I choose “white,” but I don’t really think about it much besides that. When you attend… Read More »I Never Think About Being White
The Lord’s bond-servant must not be quarrelsome, but be kind to all, able to teach, patient when wronged, with gentleness correcting those who are in opposition, if perhaps God may grant them repentance leading to the knowledge of the truth,… Read More »Patient When Wronged
Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.… Read More »Is Jesus The Way or in the Way?