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Who Were Aquila and Priscilla?
Who Were Aquila and Priscilla? There are many famous names in Scripture: Adam and Eve, Noah, Abraham, Deborah, David, Solomon, Esther, Daniel, and others. Yet, few know much about Aquila and Priscilla. However, God used this wonderful couple in an eternal way in the early church. The first time we meet Aquila, and his wife…
Days, Years, and Our 2022 Schedule
Welcome to 2022! Moses wrote that "we spend our years as a tale that is told" and today we have begun another chapter in that...
2 Resources for More Bible Preaching
“…they that were scattered abroad went every where preaching the word.” (Acts 8:4) If ever there was a time for more preaching, it is now....
Takeoff and Landing
Air travel has become more than a luxury for our mobile society. It has, for many, become a necessity to business and commerce. Like the...
Hitting the Pause Button
There are moments when we all need to hit the pause button. Life races on and, if we are not intentional and careful, we lose...
An Important Christmas Message
Jesus came. He came to earth. He came to sinful humanity. He came to a people that would reject Him. He came to seek and...
NEW SERIES: Why Jesus Came
When people speak about Christ coming to earth, the first time they usually talk about HOW He came. But the great emphasis of Scripture is...
Bible Guideposts
“I know where I’m going.” Famous last words - just before the embarrassing admission that we have lost our way! Along the journey of life...
My Besetting Sin
Do you know your besetting sin? Mine is not yours and yours is not mine, but we all have them. You know the one...the thing...
The Real Issue
It is fitting that at the time of year when we celebrate the birth of Christ there is a renewed discussion on the sacredness and...
Dear Pastor – An Open Letter to Faithful Shepherds
Dear Pastor, The last two years have been full of challenges that none of us have ever faced and few of us could have imagined....
Concentrate on Christ this Christmas!
Some seasons are busier than others, but it seems the Christmas season is always full of hurry. Programs and shopping and get togethers and...life! It...
How to Conquer Fear
Fear is real and it is paralyzing. A world in flux has produced a world filled with fear. Frequently I hear someone quote 2 Timothy...
Countdown to Christmas
Can you imagine the days leading up to the birth of Christ? No family has ever had thoughts, emotions, and Christmas preparation like that first...
My First Sermon
Just a few days after my 13th birthday, I preached the first sermon I ever gave behind a pulpit. On that Sunday afternoon, in August,...
Now on ETJ: “All Spiritual Blessings”
This week, people across our nation will gather with family and friends to celebrate Thanksgiving. Around tables filled with food, many will pause to say...
New for Children this Christmas!
From time to time I enjoy sharing a recommendation of some helpful resource for families. We are approaching a time of year that is very...
