Not All Change is Good; But Never Changing is Fatal
There’s a new survey of 2,525 randomly-sampled American congregations that shows some interesting results. This […]
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I’ve learned from food writers Jane and Michael Stern to look for small eateries […]
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Be strong and courageous, and do the work. Do not be afraid or discouraged, for […]
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If you can’t go to Israel, I’ve got the next best thing. Plan a visit […]
Continue ReadingGalatians 2:20 and the Victorious Christian Life
I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in […]
Continue ReadingGalatians 2:20 – Crucified with Christ?
When James Calvert went out as a missionary to the cannibals of the Fiji Islands, […]
Continue ReadingDo You Have a “Life Verse”?
If you could have one verse of Scripture engraved onto your tombstone, what would it […]
Continue ReadingSticking with the NIV?
My NIV has been a joy to me. Despite occasional frustrations with word-renderings (like when […]
Continue ReadingToday’s Sermon Outline from Ephesians 2:1-10
Text: Ephesians 2:1-10 Introduction: Many people in the world today are hoping to go to […]
Continue ReadingHappy Anniversary, Katrina!
I’ve been in Southern Illinois much of the week, preaching at a well-attended joint FWB […]
Continue ReadingHow Do You Spell “Cheerful”?
From this morning’s sermon: One of the most famous books in American history is Noah […]
Continue ReadingThe Minneapolis Tornado: Accident or Admonition?
Was it a coincidence or was the Lord trying to get someone’s attention? Powerful winds […]
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