From certain points of view, a person could conclude that Christianity is a religion for wimps, that church is a gathering spot for the whiners and the weak. There are those congregations organized around bland programs that promote ‘nice,’ governed… Continue reading

While looking for a book on the shelves in my office a couple of days ago, I came upon a book my son, Sean, prepared for me as gift at Christmas a couple of years ago. In it, he recalled… Continue reading

Anxiety is the epidemic of our age, isn’t it? We are stressed by time pressure, unmet expectations, a faltering economy, gloomy predictions for the future … and too many personal things to even begin to mention. For me, the current… Continue reading

Good Shepherd Christian Academy, a ministry of the church I pastor, had graduation exercises for 8th grade last night. One theme glued the evening together- the sense of being a family! The attachments run deep, as evidenced by their tears,… Continue reading

The voicemail message was a strange one, “Pastor, would you please pray that God gives me favor so that my worship ‘ministry’ goes world-wide?” I don’t know the person making that request. However, I know this: If his real desire… Continue reading

After I spoke on the fullness of the Spirit yesterday, somebody remarked, “Sounds like you think we need to get back to an old-fashioned Pentecost.” I didn’t respond but the comment lingers. I asked myself, “Am I, due to my… Continue reading

Do you pray? The question is not whether you say a few perfunctory words over your meals or repeat a ritual at bedtime. Nor is my inquiry about those moments of desperation when even agnostics beg God for favor. Winston… Continue reading

Life, when we are alone, becomes overwhelming! The Teacher wrote that “Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed. If one person falls, the other can reach out and help. But someone who falls… Continue reading

“Pastor, we sold our property. We are giving the total amount to the church.” What a great gift, except there was a problem. The gift was not all of the money. Part of it was still in the bank. Do… Continue reading

Disciple are you wholly holy or is your commitment to the Lord tattered and holey? It’s a fair question! An honest Christian has to acknowledge that he is a work in progress. Who among us has not found himself stunned… Continue reading