Read THIS recent blog by Al Mohler.  May God turn our hearts toward Him in such a way that we joyfully receive whatever He entrusts to us!

As for me, I shall behold your face in righteousness; when I awake, I shall be satisfied with your likeness. Psalm 17:15 In Psalm 16, the psalmist states that God is his only good.  2 Peter 1:1-4 helps us see that it is only by Christ's righteousness that we are in an acceptable condition before … Continue reading Just some thoughts…

Here's a good reminder of why it's important to get home as many evenings during the week that I can...

Don't worry if you occasionally find the website down over the weekend, we are working on some updates.  If it's not up and running by late Saturday night, you can find the sermon notes posted here on the blog. Please pray for me as I continue to prepare for Sunday's message.  I value your prayers, … Continue reading Website updates…

Here are a few points to ponder regarding our upcoming series in Leviticus that begins this Sunday @ 10:30 AM: God has a plan God has ALWAYS saved by grace God is Holy God demands that His people be Holy, too (Lev.11:45; Eph.1:4) God makes provision for us un-holy types (Lev.16; Heb.4:14-16) Christ has fulfilled … Continue reading Leviticus, here we come!

Feeding Sheep or Amusing Goats? Charles Haddon Spurgeon (1834-1892) An evil is in the professed camp of the Lord, so gross in its impudence, that the most shortsighted can hardly fail to notice it during the past few years. It has developed at an abnormal rate, even for evil. It has worked like leaven until … Continue reading Feeding Sheep or Amusing Goats?

We had approximately 130 folks participate in LifeGroups this past Sunday evening.  That's conservative because there are few reports still coming in.  A few of our groups had well over 20 in the home, which is great!  However, it poses an immediate need.  We need to begin 3-4 new groups immediately.  We need another one … Continue reading LifeGroup Week 1

I need to clarify something for those of you who do not know me or just downloaded the sermon notes from this past week without watching me preach (including subtle facial expressions).  In my message this week I gave a list of quotes from C.S. Lewis, John Calvin, and Benny Hinn.  After quoting Benny Hinn, … Continue reading Okay…

With LifeGroups beginning tomorrow (Sunday, Aug.30th), I thought the following video of John Piper describing The Blazing Center would be appropriate.  We will be using The Blazing Center video series as an exhortation in our LifeGroups beginning in a few weeks.

First of all, what a great turnout for dinner.  It's just great to have great food and visit with so many.  I love watching the body enjoy their time together.  Special thanks to Garey and Lisa Baxter and our entire Kitchen crew -- great job!  As a note, don't forget to sign up for Wednesday … Continue reading About Last Night…