This video we played just prior to the service yesterday morning was first posted in my blog last June.  I thought a re-post would be helpful in helping you prepare for the upcoming workshop, February 12-13.  I'm really looking forward to this time together. Also, below is the quote from Spurgeon used in yesterday's message. … Continue reading 9Marks…again

1790 - George Washington delivers the first State of the Union address in New York City 1835 - U.S. national debt is "0" for the first and only time...EVER! 1856 - Charles Spurgeon married Susannah Thompson 1867 - African American men were given the right to vote  1927 - D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones married Bethan Phillips … Continue reading January 8th – One Memorable Day!!!

What a weighty message yesterday!  And I was the guy preaching it!!! I had lunch today with a friend and he suggested this video to me in light of the message yesterday.  After watching it, it is worth sharing with you, particularly you men.  Our besetting sins can be thrown off!  But they cannot be … Continue reading Fighting for Your Passion

Psalm 103 1 Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name! 2 Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits, 3 who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases, 4 who redeems your life from the pit, who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy, 5 who satisfies … Continue reading Happy New Year!

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…