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Lessons from the Early Years of Charles Spurgeon
How Spurgeon’s Early Years Prepared “The Prince of Preachers” | Lessons On How You Can Make A Difference “And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is…
“Her Mother and I.”
"Who gives this woman to be married to this man?" I have asked this question as a minister - but today, as a father, I...
5 Pieces of Advice I Was Given
5 Pieces of Advice I Was Given In nearly twenty years of serving on a church staff, I sat in hundreds of staff meetings and...
ETJ Beginning Its 5th Year!
As I sit alone in my study recording daily broadcasts I am always conscious that people I will never see will listen to them. We...
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...
Selah | Hitting the Pause Button
Selah | Hitting the Pause Button There are moments when we all need to hit the pause button. Life races on and, if we are...
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...
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...
