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Journey Through Micah
Journey Through Micah In the 1950s, the Quakers coined an expression. Maybe you have heard it: “speaking truth to power.” We sometimes hear this phrase in different contexts, such as in the news. Perhaps you have heard that phrase recently. It is interesting how things come back around. There is a resurgence of certain ideas…
Why I Believe in Local Church Youth Ministry
Why I Believe in Local Church Youth Ministry For the last twenty years I have had the joy to be involved in youth ministry in...
An Interesting Woman and a Sermon I Needed to Hear
Through the years I have met many interesting people on airplanes. Everyone has a story and a simple conversation with a stranger can be memorable. ...
How to Speak “A Good Word”
Someone once said in my presence, "Be kind to others. Everybody is having a hard time."They were right.We all have our struggles and you may...
One of Life’s Greatest Questions: Where Is God?
Life is full of questions. One of the first questions children ask about God is a question that continues into theological discussions of people of...
Reflections on our World Mission Conference
We have a lot of conferences and special meetings at Temple Baptist Church and Crown College. Without a doubt, the meeting we have just concluded...
I Am Praying for You!
Some of the most beautiful words I ever hear are: "I am praying for you." (Especially if I know they are more than just words!)...
Dealing with the “Noise” of Life
Dealing with the "Noise" of Life Ours is a noisy world. Growing up in the country, there were certain noises you grew accustomed to. Crickets...
The Greatest Method of Bible Study
The Greatest Method of Bible Study "I have been reading the Bible but I don't know how to study it. Can you help?" We have...
What About Eternity?
A friend and I were enjoying a time of fellowship together just a few days ago. During the conversation I asked about a man who...
A Word for Young People About Parents
Like most children, when I was very young, I memorized the Ten Commandments. The fifth commandment says, “Honour thy father and thy mother.” It is...
Dealing with Goodbyes
Goodbyes are hard. I was standing in a security line at an airport not long ago preparing to go through the regular process that has...
Pop Culture and Pop Christianity
Pop Culture and Pop Christianity The attitudes and ideas of “popular culture” expressed through music and current trends have exploded through the various means of...
The Power of a Personal Letter
The Power of a Personal Letter Recently I was sitting in my study at home when my oldest daughter came in and proudly announced, “Dad,...
The Changing Seasons of Life
Fall is my favorite time of the year. At least in the fall! I actually love all of the seasons and am blessed to live...
New Beginnings
Today we open the doors of Crown College for its 23rd year. I remember well the day 19 years ago this week when I showed...
The Power of History
I live around history...and I love it. Just outside my office at Crown College is a 30,000 square foot Christian Heritage Center. For me, history...
