Interesting Article Regarding the “Emerging Church”

One of my former professors, Dr. Ed Stetzer, has written an interesting article concerning the Emerging Church.  If you know a little bit about this movement and are torn, as I am, as to its effectiveness, or even its legitimacy, this is a good place to start.  It seems as if the article is a [...]

Why We Are Commanded to NOT Have a Troubled Heart

We have heard it said and we may have even said it.  “Do not let you heart be troubled!”  Maybe we have even repeated this Scripture to ourselves in a time of need.  Maybe a family member has broken your heart.  Maybe your once secure job is now not so secure.  Maybe your once rock [...]

Tune to He Who Would Valiant Be

Some have asked what and where the tune is to the hymn I posted about yesterday, He Who Would Valiant Be.  Here is a link to the midi file of the tune, St. Dunstans’s, written by C. Winfred Douglas in 1917.  This tune is used by the permission of The Church Pension Fund.  Enjoy this [...]

He Who Would Valiant Be

For the past few days, I have had the words to this old hymn in my head. This hymn was written by John Bunyan, one of my most favorite Pastor-Theologians. The Baptist Hymnal (#384 in the 1975 edition by Broadman Press) has this song listed as being composed by John Bunyan in 1684. While Bunyan [...]

Interesting Discussion

There is an interesting discussion going on at the T4G blog.  What is the gospel? and What is the biggest barrier in the 21st Century?  Sounds like a relevant quetion to the plight of the evangelical church today.  Check it out.
Blessings in Christ…

So also the Son gives life…

For the past few weeks, I have been reading through the gospel of John so that I may be able to help others understand who Jesus is from this fourth gospel.  The words of Jesus are comforting at times and peircing at others as I see how I fail to completely realize who He is in [...]

Check it Out!

I added my first picture to my Funny Church Signs page.  If you have some you think are worthy, email me the picture, where you found it, and when.  It might just make the page!
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Weeping to Joy

This afternoon I have been reviewing my sermon for final preparation for tomorrow morning.  I will not preach the sermon here in this entry, but the title is God’s Marvelous Work: Turning Tragedy into Joy from Acts 8:1-8.  I was thinking through some of the Psalms where God’s providential hand is described as providing joy [...]

Wonderful Poem by George Herbert

Recently, I was speaking with someone about death and the performing of funerals from the perspective of a pastor.  I was asked if there is something that particularly speaks to me regarding death and the comfort that we have as Christians in Christ.  Immediately, this poem by George Herbert, came to mind.  If you do [...]

Owen County Christians have a unique opportunity

I was reading the Owen County News-Herald this afternoon and came across this editorial that is both encouraging and convicting as a pastor in this county.  I encourage you, especially those of Elk Lick Baptist Church, to read this article and to pray about ways that you may be involved in providing and meeting needs [...]