In light of the recent Thanksgiving post, here are a few perspectives on the prosperity "gospel" (in quotes because I like the word "gospel" and don't consider what prosperity teachers teach to be the gospel): And just in case you've forgotten from a previous post...

Psalm 57:7-11 7 My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast! I will sing and make melody! 8 Awake, my glory! Awake, O harp and lyre! I will awake the dawn! 9 I will give thanks to you, O Lord, among the peoples; I will sing praises to you among the nations. 10 For your steadfast love … Continue reading Blessed Thanksgiving!

According to a recent USA Today ARTICLE this current generation of teens are unrealistically optimistic about being destined for greatness.  Many psychologists are concerned that they are set up for unrealistic expectations with the accompanying depression and radically unrealistic view of life in general.  I wonder if this is coming from the same psychologists who have … Continue reading Pride Comes Before the Fall

I had the privilege recently to speak to a group of pastors about the joy (for preacher and people) of expository preaching.  My text of encouragement/exhortation was Nehemiah 8.  There is so much here worth mentioning, but allow me to point out a few things: 1) Expository Preaching is Effective to Gather God's People Nehemiah … Continue reading Give the Sense…

In recent months the issue of homosexuality and the church seems to be in the spotlight more than in recent years.  One reason is the "coming out of the closet" by former Christian artist, Ray Boltz.  You really could not have been in the church in the 90's and not seen some tear-jerking mission video … Continue reading Homosexuality & the Church

Recently a letter I wrote to the NWA Times in response to Art Hobson's ARTICLE was printed HERE.  It's important to read all of Hobson's article first.  My responses are hopefully devoid of meaningless argument, trusting only the Scriptures read / heard to bring about change.

Al Mohler makes some insightful comments HERE.

You gotta love this time of year in NWA.  For some of you, you might need an extra strong dose of God's creative beauty because of the results of the election.  Others of you are as happy as can be.  Let me tell you why I think today is a beautiful day. God Rules over … Continue reading What a beautiful day!

Some of you are in for a long night tonight.  We'll all anxiously wait to hear who the next President is.  My guess is that there will be such disarray at the polls throughout the night, that it will be difficult to ascertain a winner by this evening. You know, on a regular basis I … Continue reading The Ballots are In and the Winner is…