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…

LifeGroups are community / geographic based home groups that will meet every other week for the purpose of accomplishing our PASSION by equipping one another to live life in biblical community.  These groups meet together regularly in a non-church setting to help us pursue this goal on a very personal and practical level through: Encouraging one … Continue reading LifeGroups begin this Sunday, August 30th

Those of us who are a bit more Calvinistic need to laugh a bit more...and be warned! And then there's this...

Sunday nights are interesting times for me.  I'm usually very tired and feeling resistant to face another week.  I believe that's all very providential, because it produces in me a very raw, stripped down kind of experience -- ministry is not enough.  Jan is not enough.  My kids are not enough.  Sports certainly are not … Continue reading A Sunday Night Reflection…

Below is from a recent article in Christianity Today... Justification remains a controversial doctrine. New Testament scholars are reexamining Paul's teaching. Lutherans and Roman Catholics have produced a Joint Declaration on the topic. The excerpts from John Calvin's writings below give us a glimpse into the Reformation doctrine of justification by faith. Calvin taught clearly about … Continue reading A Glimpse into Why I Like John Calvin…

This VIDEO would be worth an hour of your time.

Piper on homosexuality and tornados.