It has been an eventful weekend at Egichikeni. Friday we presented the story of Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection with the plan being that Saturday when we returned to each of the villages / homes we’ve been visiting all week we would tell another Bible story and extend an invitation for people to become followers of… Read More »
Sunday Highlights 2.22.2015
Sunday was an interesting, yet blessed day. As those who attended our 9:10 service know, I locked the keys to my truck inside the truck with it running and my Bible, sermon notes, suit coat, brief case, lap top, etc also inside. I also didn’t have a spare key available. So I drove to the… Read More »
Study Retreats & Listening To God
Jesus often withdrew from the crowds by retreating to the mountains to be with His Father. This week I’m at the beach on a study retreat so I can be with our Father. I’m listening to His voice. I’m reading scripture and books, writing notes and ideas, meditating and thinking, praying and walking. I’m seeking… Read More »
I Found Freedom Nearly 30 Years Ago
“I don’t believe in paid preachers.” “I don’t believe in tithing.” “All the church wants is your money.” Those are a few of the many comments I often heard growing up. Much of the region I called home had a very negative attitude when it came to churches and money. I was influenced by that… Read More »
A. T. Robertson’s Wednesday News & Views
Today’s Wednesday News & Views is dedicated to A. T. Robertson. A Virginia native, Robertson (1863-1934) was a professor at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Ky for 44 years. In addition to his teaching duties, he was a prolific author. He published 45 books, with a special focus on Greek studies. He was… Read More »
The Holy Spirit and Preaching
Nehemiah 9 the record of a special worship service during which the people of God repented and renewed their commitment to God. Their ancestors had sinned and rebelled against God, resulting in the destruction of the nation by the Babylonians and much of the population being taken to Babylon as slaves. The land had been… Read More »