A Home Church Ministry
Every year I struggle with Christmas: I have no struggle with taking time to come together with family to enjoy one another’s company, exchange some modest gifts, and get caught up, but, I have always struggled with a “Christmas” that is absent of Christ and full of “Self”; which is surely the antithesis of Christ …
Yesterday morning I was really under heavy temptation to quit trying to warn people of the judgment of Christ that will come against all unrighteousness and ungodliness on the earth without partiality or favoritism. This temptation came because I am getting tired of speaking to stone walls! Then the Lord brought two things to my remembrance: …
Thanksgiving. It's my all-time favorite holiday. I've written about it over the years quite a lot (here, here, here, here, here, and here). I love that it's a time for our souls to soak in humility, as we consider God's abundant mercy, and it's a time for our souls to be lifted up with joy, …
I chose the above painting of the parable of the 10 virgins for this post because I want to encourage us all to consider whether or not we are ready for the times we live in. Like the five foolish virgins who slept and were unprepared, I am concerned that many Christians in the US …
I’ve had the privilege and challenge of preaching on this topic abroad in China and Stateside in the U.S. and have come to believe that this topic needs our renewed attention, not only from the standpoint of "orthodoxy", but also from the standpoint of "orthopraxy" - in other words, not just for the sake of …
The fires of infirmity (illness) can feel like they engulf your life 24/7; there is no break. You don't get to take them off like you do a dirty pair of sneakers, or wake up from them like you do from a nightmare. They can attack your ability to think, to walk, and to function …
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Zh-yR0pbmU ISAIAH 42:1-13 1 “Behold, My Servant, whom I uphold; My chosen one in whom My soul delights. I have put My Spirit upon Him; He will bring forth justice to the nations. 2 “He will not cry out or raise His voice, Nor make His voice heard in the street. 3 “A bruised …
Thanksgiving is fast approaching this year as we draw nearer to the 28th. I want to take this opportunity to share some thoughts that I've previously posted about Thanksgiving and encourage you all with the great and glorious Word of God this season. 1 Thess 5:18 in everything give thanks; for this is the will …
Back in May of 2012, I felt compelled to address “The issue of homosexuality”, and I said that, “it’s of utmost importance that we understand the spiritual warfare going on here: this front has been carefully planned for by the enemy, Satan. His attack is going to focus on our feeble faith in the Word …
The issue of homosexuality has taken center stage on Christian and secular discussions; “high-profile” leaders on both sides of the issue have come out to take sides, perhaps culminating with President Obama’s recent statement of support for homosexual marriage. I believe it's of utmost importance that we understand the spiritual warfare going on here: this …
