It’s not yet been 3 months since I went under the knife for Spinal Fusion surgery. It’s a major surgery. Sometimes I think people forget that. I have returned to a fairly “normal” schedule in my ministry at Calvary Baptist Church. I look “normal” – well, don’t think on that one too long. Some days … Continue reading »
Posted in January 2012 …
Biblical Counseling Coalition Posts Six Months of Book Reviews
In an astonishing rate, the Biblical Counseling Coalition (BCC) has accumulated over 6 months of book reviews on some of today’s most popular and wide read Christian literature. The BCC’s website has only been “live” for just over six months and has over 30 reviews listed alphabetically so that you can make an informed purchase … Continue reading »
Tim Tebow, John 3:16, the NFL and Jesus Christ
I don’t know anyone who hasn’t heard of the Denver phenom, Tim Tebow. His rock-star like status alone seems to have made record ratings for last Saturday’s playoff game against the New England Patriots. (Tom Brady would probably dispute that fact, seeing he threw for multiple TD’s). There is no doubt about it, Tim Tebow … Continue reading »
Bloodlines and a Birmingham Letter from Dr.Martin Luther King, Jr.
Today is a day we celebrate the actions of a man who bravely and effectively turned the mind of a nation in a more godly direction. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr is celebrated today across the States, in both urban and rural communities. Perhaps today you even are enjoying a day free from work in … Continue reading »
Why I Will Join in the Martin Luther King Celebrations
Monday is Martin Luther King Day. It is a time of celebrating progress in racial harmony and civil rights. It is a time of remembering those who bravely went before us to ensure that equality would be something to be grasped here in our country. It is a time of sober reflection of the depravity … Continue reading »
Planned Parenthood: Why I Can’t Retweet Your Tweet
Let’s define my terms: (all definitions located in the Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary) “pro-choice” – favoring the legalization of abortion “abortion” – the termination of a pregnancy after, accompanied by, resulting in, or closely followed by the death of the embryo or fetus; spontaneous expulsion of a human fetus during the first 12 weeks of gestation … Continue reading »
Christian Collision: Conflict in the Church
If there is anything that is certain in life, it is that broken people have conflict with one another. We are all broken people. Sin has affected every area of life and we all experience conflict from time to time. The Church, made up of broken people, is not exempt from conflict. An observation and … Continue reading »
Christ Alone: A Valley of Vision Prayer
Lately I have been wrapping up my sermon in preparation for Sunday. I am speaking on Mark 1:14-20 where John is arrested and Christ begins his ministry. He begins his ministry with a unique call to Kingdom living. Jesus Christ expects radical change and transformation in his follower’s lives. We must be focused on he … Continue reading »
Chronic Pain: Practical Strategies; pt.4
In this series where we’ve covered most of the ground of the booklet from CCEF entitled, “Chronic Pain: Living by Faith When Your Body Hurts“, we’ve come to understand pain personally, see God’s perspective of pain, and come to expect to groan in this life. So if we know pain very well may be inevitable, … Continue reading »
Chronic Pain: Expect to Groan in this Life; pt.3
I have learned a lot from CCEF‘s mini-booklet on Chronic Pain. I suggest if you are suffering from Chronic Pain, or know someone who is, purchase this valuable resource. Today we look at what we can expect in this life. Expect to Groan in This Life As a believer suffering from Chronic Pain, a reading … Continue reading »
