Author: mikelumpkin
Hebrews and the Promise of God
1 Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets,2 but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created the world. 3 He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact … Continue reading Hebrews and the Promise of God
Childhood Conversion
Below is a piece written by Jim Elliff. It's been helpful to me as a pastor and dad. I hope it will be of value to you as well. __________________________ Childhood Conversion A woman came to humorist Will Rogers, saying, “I struggle with this problem. Every time I look at myself in the mirror, I’m … Continue reading Childhood Conversion
Unity: An object lesson
Last week I preached a message about biblical unity based on Ephesians 4:1-16. In that message we saw the importance of like-minded, sound doctrine in Christian unity. The world calls us to drop our beliefs so that we all just get along, really for the sake of the human race. However, the Scriptures make clear … Continue reading Unity: An object lesson
What price Unity?
Unity is the said pursuit of many organizations, pundits, and leaders today. The price, according to the world, is pretty simple: give up your beliefs. Unity becomes an end in and of itself in our culture, as if unity is the greatest achievement for humanity. From a human standpoint it probably is, because everyone worships, … Continue reading What price Unity?
War…
3 For though we walk in the flesh, we are not waging war according to the flesh. 4 For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds. 5 We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ,6 being ready to … Continue reading War…
Intensify update…
When we first began the Intensify initiative for this summer, I had no idea what it would bring. I've never read through the entire Bible in such a short period before. I have read through the New Testament in a few weeks, but that seemed really easy compared to this task. Allow me to share … Continue reading Intensify update…
What do we seek?
Hebrews 13:11-16 11 For the bodies of those animals whose blood is brought into the holy places by the high priest as a sacrifice for sin are burned outside the camp. 12 So Jesus also suffered outside the gate in order to sanctify the people through his own blood. 13 Therefore let us go to … Continue reading What do we seek?
Personal Update
The Wreck I'm sorry it's been so long since I've posted. I had even made a commitment to post more often, but circumstances change things a bit. Well, I'd like to update you on some things going on in my life, though that sounds almost egomaniacal to say. Most of you know that I was … Continue reading Personal Update
John Piper on the Miracle of Rain
The Great Work of God: Rain Author: John Piper But as for me, I would seek God, And I would place my cause before God; Who does great and unsearchable things, wonders without number. He gives rain on the earth, And sends water on the fields. (Job 5:8-10) If you said to someone: "My God … Continue reading John Piper on the Miracle of Rain
Grounded 