Posts from "2011"
Don't Feed the Beast (Marriage Matters Post 2)
The first of the "Big Seven" issues that contribute either to marital bliss or discord concerns the Doctrine of Sin. Since I have dealt with this doctrine pretty thoroughly in past posts, let me just summarize here:
Marriage Matters (Post 1)
Having just completed the book Marriage Matters by Winston Smith, the married life has been on my mind lately. As a pastor, one of the primary tasks God has given me is helping couples cultivate strong marriages. I have found it to be rewarding, exhausting, and heart-breaking all at once. For every victory in Christian marriages today, there seems to be a defeat, too. Simply put, we do not seem to be taking back much ground from the enemy when it comes to marriage in the church today.
10 Years Later, Has Anything Really Changed?
Like most people who were older than 6 or 7, I remember exactly where I was ten years ago when Islamic terrorists attacked our country and killed thousands of our citizens, as well as hundreds of citizens of other countries.
Hurricanes, Thankfulness & Priorities
It has been one week since Hurricane Irene blew through my home town. Some 30+ people in North Carolina lost their lives during the storm. And, the east coast is still cleaning up and recovering from the aftermath.
Nate, Nick and the Truth
Last week the nation was shocked and a bit amused to discover a boy that sunk a promotional hockey shot (he squeezed the puck through a 3 inch slit) was not the boy who actually was drawn for the chance.
Remembering John Stott
On July 27th the church lost one of its warriors for Christ. John R. W. Stott left this sin-stained world at the ripe age of 90 to
behold the glory of God in the face of Christ.
My Favorite SuperHero
I did something totally out of the ordinary yesterday - I went to an actual theater to see an actual movie. To be exact, my awesome wife planned a special lunch date for me yesterday followed by a matinee. She took me to see Captain America.
Miley Cyrus' Hermeneutics
Hermeneutics is the study of proper Bible interpretation. Fancy word, simple definition.
Today Norway, Tomorrow America?
"You have heard it said, 'You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven" (Matthew 5:43-45).
What Happens in CA Does Not Stay in CA!
California's Governor has just swept away any semblance of parental authority left in that state.