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Journey Through 1 Thessalonians
Journey Through 1 Thessalonians Our journey through Scripture brings us to 1 Thessalonians, one of the last two books known as the Christian Church Epistles. Though they are the last of the Christian Church Epistles, 1 and 2 Thessalonians were likely among the first letters Paul wrote. Listen: Journeying through 1 Thessalonians Overview of 1…
7 Specific Prayers for the One You Love
This week is, of course, a special time for sweethearts, and I am truly grateful for mine. On Valentine's Day, we often think more about...
The Power of a Name Remembered
It has been said that the most beautiful word in the English language is your own name. Even if you don't care for the name...
5 Things I Pray Before I Preach
Several years ago when I served on a church staff a college student came to me at the end of a service with an interesting...
GUEST POST: “A Goodly Heritage”
My first guest author this year is my pastor and hero. He has been my best friend all of my life. I am grateful for...
My Favorite Chapter of the Bible
My Favorite Chapter of the Bible Do you have a favorite portion of Scripture? One of my Bible teachers used to say that his favorite...
“When the Cameras Were Off”
In recent years we have seen an epidemic of high profile people committing terrible acts. Preachers, politicians, prominent entertainers, powerful business people. It seems the...
A Special Update and Our February Itinerary
The first month of 2018 has exceeded our prayers and plans. In the words of the Psalm 118:23, "This is the LORD'S doing; it is...
What I Have Learned About Series Preaching
Evangelists are not typically known for series preaching. For many years I thought that sermon series were basically pastoral in nature. More and more I...
Meditations on Our Mission
After days of flying it takes a little time for your body (and your mind) to get back to normal! I'm not sure I am...
A Personal Testimony that Taught Me A Powerful Truth
A Personal Testimony that Taught Me A Powerful Truth Preachers do not always preach the most powerful sermons. Sometimes church members do. Not long ago,...
“Thank You For Loving Our Country With Me”
I wrote this post while ministering in another country. No matter where I travel in this world, I can boldly proclaim that God loves all...
Announcing New Guest Blog Posts!
Last year we provided a free resource each month to encourage and equip believers. In 2018 I would like to make available a different type...
A Special Prayer Request
I do not normally publish a post on the Lord's day, but today I have a special prayer need to share with you. In just...
The Lord’s Love for Little Ones
The Lord's Love for Little Ones Recently, I had the joy of spending a few minutes with a group of children who have given and...
A Devotional Truth for the Evening
Every close to the day is a reminder that God has not failed or forsaken us. Weariness should remind us that His strength was sufficient....
A Devotional Truth for the Morning
I am in another time zone this morning. Next week I will be in a time zone ten and a half hours different from home!...
