A lot of us were touched emotionally Sunday afternoon when we watched Bill Crute lay hands on his son, Will, during Will’s ordination to the gospel ministry. I know I was! Even without the sight of a dad participating in his son’s ordination, such services are always special for me. They help me recall my… Read More »
Can America Avoid God’s Judgment?
A few weeks ago I stated in a sermon that God may be giving us what we deserve in this year’s Presidential election – two candidates that few people respect. The pervasive economic, political, moral, and religious corruption in America mirrors that of Israel and Judah during the days of the earliest Minor Prophets. God’s… Read More »
Twister
Sunday afternoon I played a game of “twister” and it was hilarious. We’d just finished eating lunch with a group of college and high school students when one of them though it would be a great idea to see two preachers, one 60 and the other 58, on the floor in awkward contortions. Eventually I… Read More »
News You Need to Know
Here are links to four news stories you need to read. Kaine cites Genesis 1, Pope to support gay marriage Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Kaine said the Bible buttresses his support of same-sex marriage. And he predicted the Roman Catholic Church eventually will change its mind on the issue, like he has. New report… Read More »
Iraq and the Prophet Jonah
The Iraqi city of Mosul has been in the news a lot in recent years. Since 2014 it has been controlled by ISIS. A city of about 2.5 million people, many have fled and those who remain live under harsh conditions. The Iraqi army is advancing toward Mosul with the hope of retaking the city… Read More »
They Received the Same Treatment
Wednesday night in my Equipping U class, we were discussing the parables in Luke 15 and how much rejoicing takes place in heaven when a sinner repents and is saved. Here are the specific verses: v.7 “I tell you that in the same way, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who… Read More »
God Knows What He’s Doing
From time to time God reminds that He always knows what He’s doing. Every time I just smile and shake my head, wondering why I ever questioned Him in the first place. I’ve been feeling that way lately as I’ve studied for the new sermon series on the Minor Prophets that starts this Sunday. You… Read More »
A Sacred Time
The size of the crowd is not always important. Sometimes having more time is more important than having a larger crowd. Such is the case on the Monday night each August when we ordain new deacons. That’s how it was last night when we ordained five new deacons. Don’t get me wrong – I’d love… Read More »
Praying for One Another
Yesterday we saw God move in a powerful way among His people as we worshiped Him and prayed for one another. The altar was full in both worship services with people kneeling in prayer. The deacons anointed with oil and prayed for the physical ailments of many more. One deacon emailed the following: “I had… Read More »
Covered with Prayer
This past weekend Monieca made a quick trip to KY and back so she could check on her parents and see how her mom is adjusting to being in a nursing home. The trip takes more than five hours and takes her through some beautiful mountains. She is more than capable of making the trip… Read More »
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