The following is by Sam Storms of Enjoying God Ministries: Sam Storms Nov 6, 2006 Series: Controversial Issues The question before us is not whether Christians are responsible to be generous with their wealth in giving back a portion of it to support the work of the ministry. 2 Corinthians 8-9, as well as other … Continue reading Tithing…

Following is a set of videos by Justin Peters given at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.  I just viewed this myself the other night and believe it will be of benefit to you all as well. Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4

Rules for Prosperity by Charles Spurgeon Only be thou strong and very courageous, that thou mayest observe to do according to all the law, which Moses my servant commanded thee: turn not from it to the right hand or to the left, that thou mayest prosper whithersoever thou goest. (Joshua 1:7) Yes, the Lord will … Continue reading Rules for Prosperity

Jan and I are committed to seeing our kids become accustomed to worshiping as a family, even from the earliest ages.  It's not always easy, but we believe it's to their benefit.  Here is a tool that is very helpful and our Children's Ministry provides copies for you should you need one... PREPARING YOUR CHILDREN … Continue reading Preparing Your Children for Worship…

Here is a video of one my personal contemporary favorites, C.J. Mahaney...

Here's an ad for "The Church Channel" that was in a magazine that I recently received: Now, I trust that any number of you knows where this is going and could write this blog yourself, so I'll keep this brief (relatively - I just got through writing and needed to modify this statement). "Our viewers … Continue reading Let’s Not Forsake Meeting Together…

This will be a regular meeting with an exciting twist.  This will be the first official church conference where we will approve the membership of those who have joined since we unanimously approved the new procedures for membership.  Bottom line... you have a great responsibility to take part (joyfully) in this process and celebrate how … Continue reading Quarterly Church Conference – This Wednesday, July 23rd @ 6:00 PM

Quick post tonight... I enjoy listening to instrumental music during a portion of my studies on Saturday evening.  Tonight I was listening to an older recording by Phil Keaggy called "Beyond Nature."  The clip below is the second song on the CD.  I bought this CD while living in Stuttgart, Germany right after college as … Continue reading Phil Keaggy and Stuttgart, Germany

A couple of thoughts tonight as I have been listening to a great message from a pastor's conference I recently attended recently (missed this talk due to schedule). I often fret over the speed of change in our church, some things fast and some slow.  Have I managed it well?  Have I pressed too much? … Continue reading Too Fast…Slow Down / Too Slow…Fasten Down