The Pharisees and Sadducees once asked Jesus to show them a sign from heaven. I’m not sure what they were expecting –maybe the ancient equivalent of fireworks or a laser-light show. Either way, Jesus didn’t grant their request. Instead, He criticized them for missing the signs that were all around them: Namely, the sign of …
Monthly Archives: March 2015
Road Trip: Macedonia, Arkansas
Macedonia Baptist Church near Magnolia, Arkansas has a rich heritage and a bright future. During my recent visit, my son Bryce and I fell in love with the congregation. Before the service, I struck up a conversation with the man sitting in front of us. Like me, had experienced the loss of a wife. It …
Feeling Stuck on Earth?
Have you ever wondered why God leaves us on this earth after we are justified by faith in Jesus? With all of the pain and suffering this world brings, at times it seems that an immediate rapture into Heaven would be the most loving thing God could provide. So why does God leave us here? …
Road Trip: Cushing, TX
I have had a wonderful experience visiting the people of Landmark Baptist Church in Cushing, Texas recently. Pastor David Snelson was gracious to invite me to preach a series of revival services for their congregation. During my time at the church, I discovered some wonderful people with amazing ministries. One of the senior men spends …
Professions and Power Rangers
I heard a scuffle so I headed to the back yard. There I found my son and his friend arguing over a toy. As soon as I passed through the door, Bryce said, “I told him it belonged to me.” I knew that sounded suspicious, so I asked Bryce’s friend what happened. He explained that …
Providential Breakfast
Perhaps you could call it “East Texas Hospitality.” Or, it may be better described as a case of mistaken identity. Either way, it was funny. I’ve been preaching a series of revival services in Cushing, TX while staying at a hotel in Nacogdoches, TX. This morning, I visited a small café next door to the …
Should I Bring a Charge Against My Pastor?
The office of pastor is to be respected and honored by the church. Yet, these recognized leaders of the church are still humans battling the flesh like everyone else. They are no -and cannot be expected- to be perfect. But what happens when a pastor abuses his power or treats the church in a harmful …
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My Fruit Snack Failure
Epic fail. That’s what it felt like. My son, Bryce came home from Kindergarten and announced, “Dad, you forgot to put a snack in my back pack today.” I admit I’m prone to overthink certain things. But all I could see in my mind’s eye was my son sitting alone at snack time with nothing …
We’ve Already Died
Lazurus –what an amazing life –then death –then life –then death –and now life. In John 11, Jesus raised him from the dead. (This is the passage where Jesus wept). In the next chapter, John12, Jesus returned to Bethany to visit Lazurus and his two sisters, Mary and Martha six days before Passover. Naturally, large …
Are You Causing Your Child To Fall?
“Who is greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” (Matthew 18:1). Can you imagine the shock on the disciples faces when Jesus told them that “whoever humbles himself like this child—this one is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven” (Matthew 18:4)? I imagine the disciples were expecting Jesus to point out someone like Moses, or …