Each year I begin with the preaching of our Passion Statement:  Glorifying God by Treasuring Christ above all things and Reaching others that they may find lasting joy in Him. These first two weeks of the year are for our being reminded of the biblical passion we are to be living out and a vision … Continue reading Passion Revisited…

From Charles Spurgeon's Morning and Evening for December 31st... "In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, if any man thirst, let him come unto Me and drink."—John 7:37. PATIENCE had her perfect work in the Lord Jesus, and until the last day of the feast He pleaded … Continue reading It’s the end of the year! Drink up!

You know, I'm not a big fan of "touchdown-only" Jesus celebrations.  I like the guys who show their Christianity beyond the endzone; you know, when there's a loss or some major injury - that seems to be a bit more "real life" to me.  Frankly, there's just little that makes the world wonder at the … Continue reading Not just some “touchdown” Jesus…

FIRST OF ALL... I want to report that we have exceeded our Lottie Moon giving goal of $40,000!!!  That's great news!  There's still time to give more.  Remember, the Lottie Moon Christmas Offerings go entirely to missionaries and their work. Along with that, Garey Baxter and I were visiting earlier today about the church's financial … Continue reading A Strange and Beautiful Week…

That sounds pretty offensive until you watch this...

The full story is HERE. I've proposed in other blog entries that our culture practically despises children.  I mean the emphasis on "practically" simply because of declining birth rates, love for environment over family, and the willingness of parents to allow their children to be indoctrinated by secular (even pagan) ideals without intentionally training them … Continue reading In a down economy…rent your womb!

You Have the Words of Eternal Life December 20, 2009 By John Piper Read, listen, or watch this resource on our website. Subscribe to our sermon podcast in iTunes. There is no traditional Christmas story about the birth of Jesus in the Gospel of John. You remember how it begins: “In the beginning was the … Continue reading A Christmas Point…

Well, I've been busy.  Honestly, it's been a struggle for me during this busy fall.  I think the main struggle for me is, in all honesty, the busy-ness felt very selfish:  Running a marathon / Having another baby / Finishing doctoral work (writing and oral defense) / Graduating.  It just felt like it was about … Continue reading Why I’ve not blogged much lately…

I'm terrible at golf.  I appreciate the game and the skill to play it, but the only lesson it offers me is humility (and all of its glorious effects)...therefore, I choose to play very, very sparingly.  I watch it some, so I've come to appreciate Tiger Woods' ability and competitiveness.  He's pretty incredible...when it comes … Continue reading Lessons from Tiger…