Sep 23, 2021 | Devotional, Family, Shepherding, Sunday Sermons
What parent treasures Christ and does not earnestly seek the same for their child? What church makes much of Christ and does not sincerely long to see every child come to Him and grow in His knowledge and grace? Any discussion about ministry to children and youth...
Oct 15, 2020 | Devotional, Shepherding, Sunday Sermons
The world prefers Caesar to Christ, even if a tyrant. Sometimes even people who claim God (John 19:15). And Caesar has many faces. Whether a totalitarian, a monarch, a socialistic state, a democratic republic, or the autocratic self, these are the kingdoms of...
Aug 15, 2020 | Shepherding, Worship Service
We believe that the corporate gathering of Christ’s church is vital to her life and mission. Gathering is essential to her nature. When the local church gathers, she gathers as Christ’s church—a holy assembly—to worship God publicly. This is a massive privilege and...
Jul 9, 2020 | Devotional, Shepherding, Worship Service
Greetings in Christ, beloved church family. We do not cease to give thanks for you, remembering you in our prayers daily (Ephesians 1:16). We long to gather with you whom we miss and love for Christ’s glory and our joy together. We continue, day by day, resting and...
Jul 1, 2020 | Devotional, Evangelism, Shepherding, Theology
Today’s headlines are filled with bad news. But we proclaim the gospel, which means “good news.” Sadly, confusion clouds its glory. Some urge a “social” gospel—one that promotes social justice, claiming that this is what Jesus preached and what the church needs to...
Jun 22, 2020 | Devotional, Shepherding
14 Pastoral Reminders in Troubling Times How are you processing all the noise? Does the news disturb you? Is your heart troubled? Are you confused about the controversies around racism and social justice? As an under-shepherd, my heart is heavy and burdened for people...