The Blessings of Common Grace

The Blessings of Common Grace

“Who is the Savior of all men, especially of those who believe.” I Timothy 4:10 We all watched with horror and sadness as Hurricane Harvey devastated the Texas coast. Thousands of people were displaced by the power of this storm, and the damage is widespread. Let our...
Whatever Happened to Transcendence?

Whatever Happened to Transcendence?

Recently, I preached a sermon at my local church entitled: Why Do I Need the Church. I dealt with the looming crisis facing the Church because Millennials (those 18-30) are leaving the church in record numbers. According to a recent Barna survey, only 2 in 10...
Why Do I Need the Church?

Why Do I Need the Church?

“And let us consider how to stimulate one another to love and good deeds, not forsaking our own assembling together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another; and all the more as you see the day drawing near.” Hebrews 10:24-25 The results are in and there...
Light Has Come

Light Has Come

“Now as he went on his way, he approached Damascus, and suddenly a light from heaven shone around him” (Acts 9:3). Our local church is presently reading through the entire New Testament for this year. It is interesting today’s reading is Acts 9; this is Luke’s account...
Are You Plugged into the Power Source?

Are You Plugged into the Power Source?

“The Gospel is the power of God for salvation.” Romans 1:16 I have spent much time in my Christian life seeking God’s power both for ministry and life. I am thankful I have grown up in that segment of the Church, which believes that God’s power is still available....
Equal in Status, But Not in Function

Equal in Status, But Not in Function

The search giant Google stirred things up last weekend when an employee suggested that women don’t get ahead in tech jobs because of biological differences. Danielle Brown, who was named vice president at the search giant only a few weeks ago, responded to the memo by...