I'm taking a break from the blog for a week.  I'll start posting again next week. Blessings, Mike

With a good connection to our study in John's gospel, here is my "gift" to you this blessed day...

Alright, I had thought about coming up with some poem on the fly, but will just opt for a few words instead.  My thoughts this morning, as they seem to be this time of year, are around the significance of this day and my stewardship of this past year. First...today.  Christmas eve evokes thoughts of … Continue reading ‘Twas the Day Before Christmas…

Lowell Grisham wrote an article in the paper yesterday that I encourage you to read HERE.   Here is my response (read his article first for full effect)... I find myself agreeing with Lowell Grisham in that Christians should not be angry or imperialistic (I don’t really see where Christians are establishing an “empire for … Continue reading 2 Days Before Christmas…

If you're curious why I personally would recommend Southern Seminary over any other seminary in America for those preparing to preach the gospel, read THIS.  I am personally grateful for the gift of Dr. Mohler to the SBC (and greater evangelicalism) and for men like Mark Dever (coming February 12-13), who is chairman of trustees … Continue reading 2.5 Days Before Christmas…

Don't forget...

Is it hatred NOT to share the gospel?  Tis the season to give...the gospel.  The following clip is from Penn of Penn and Teller (staunch atheist and crude "comedian").  However, this clip is pretty interesting and I'd charge you to consider what he says about sharing your faith, particularly in this season amid family and … Continue reading 5 Days Before Christmas…

Here is the 2nd part of the Piper video on Christmas.  This video addresses gift giving and preserving a distinctly Christian emphasis with our children.

This is the first of daily varied posts leading up to Christmas.  This first post is the first of two videos by John Piper describing Christmas at his house with his children.  It's interesting stuff...