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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…
Social Media and the Great Commission
Social Media and the Great Commission Social media is here to stay. Over 5.35 billion people actively use the internet and just over 5 billion...
Our Theme for 2013
Today has been a wonderful Lord's day - the last Sunday of the year. Some Sunday will be our last Sunday on earth. The dawn...
Making Christmas Gifts More Meaningful
Shiny packages and suspense are part of the excitement at Christmas. Fascinating, isn't it? We spend weeks buying the gifts (or one crazy day if...
The End of the World
The Mayans were wrong. Today was not the end of the world. At least if it was, it has not yet arrived in Knoxville, Tennessee....
Just for Men
Just for Men “Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.” 1 Corinthians 16:13 In a day of effeminate men,...
Lessons My Children Are Teaching Me
Lessons My Children Are Teaching Me Children are often the best teachers..."out of the mouth of babes." Tammy and I want to teach our kids...
Thank God for Teachers
Today I had the opportunity to be with a group of the elementary children in our Academy. What formative years! As I watched the wonderful...
My Thoughts on the In-Laws
I am sitting in Michigan this morning listening to the wind howl outside. Eighteen years ago I started making regular trips to the great white...
Pray for Your Pastor
It was a great privilege to grow up in a pastor’s home. My dad has pastored the same church for over two decades. My grandfather...
The Forgotten Ministry
In recent weeks the Lord has been dealing with me about so many weaknesses in my own prayer life. One of the most glaring has...
Forward On The Journey!
Walking with God is a life long journey. I am very grateful that along the way there are people who come along side to encourage...
Help! I Have A Teenager?!?
This past Sunday our oldest daughter, Morgan, turned thirteen. Is that possible? Where have the years gone? Tammy and I are very grateful to God...
Having Good Days in the Midst of Evil Days
Having Good Days in the Midst of Evil Days One of the great privileges of serving at Crown College through the years was the opportunity...
What Did He Do the Day After the Victory?
It is often after victories that the greater defeat comes. We win. We rejoice. We let down our guard. The problem is that Satan never...
The Tale of Two Brothers
The True Account of Cain and Abel This is the tale of two brothers. It is a true story. I know that it is true...
My Favorite Biography
My Favorite Biography Many years ago I learned that reading biographies of great men and women was a good way to keep my own heart...
