I once served as an interim student pastor at a church about forty minutes from where I lived. A few days a week, I would make the drive to this small town, out of the city. During the drive, I would pass through another small town, and on the way back home, I would consistently … Continue reading Be a Missionary, Not a Marketer
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Does God Exist? Foundations of Creation
Where did we come from? Who created the world? Was the world even created? Or did it just appear out of nowhere? Many years ago, atheists held that the universe did not need an explanation. Bertrand Russell was known for claiming, “The universe is just there, and that’s all.” Not only is there a lack … Continue reading Does God Exist? Foundations of Creation
Does God Exist? The Reason For Apologetics
Science and faith are so often pitched as opposites and enemies, while they are complementary to one another and should be seen as partners in the course of life. I love the wonderful task of apologetics because it robs the skeptic of his skepticism, the doubter of his doubt, and unbeliever of his unbelief, and … Continue reading Does God Exist? The Reason For Apologetics
Enter This New Year With Something Old
Meet Tim. Tim is an upper-level executive for one of the world’s leading and fastest-growing technology corporations. Imagining the google-esque nature of his firm, one can imagine the innovation that is required for the highly cutthroat world of technology. The firm requires not only days, but many nights. The few nights that he has at … Continue reading Enter This New Year With Something Old
Be Patient With God
“It’s my money and I need it now!” If you live with a TV and have cable, you have heard this commercial that JG Wentworth aggressively and unapologetically used to overrun the world of television advertisement. Despite the fact that the phrase grew obnoxious to many over the time that the ad was run, it communicated … Continue reading Be Patient With God
Should I Turn Away from Satan or To God?
Everyone has heard it, "If you were to die today, do you know where you will go?" This question has been asked so much it has desensitized so many people from its implications in being asked! A few years back, when on a mission trip in Haiti, we were out doing street evangelism. We were … Continue reading Should I Turn Away from Satan or To God?
Give Thanks With a Thankful Heart
As I grew up, I would have to say I had an easy life. My story is not filled with deceit and corruption from friends and family, but really an attitude of love and care. It is not filled with the worlds worst pains and difficulties. Some would call this fortunate. Some would call it … Continue reading Give Thanks With a Thankful Heart
5 Reasons Students are Leaving the Church
The reason that I love statistics is the fact that they tell the cold, hard truth. They do not lie. They reveal reality. They call us to action. Recent statistics indicate that upwards of 70% of students either drop out of church entirely or take a hiatus in their later teenage years or early young … Continue reading 5 Reasons Students are Leaving the Church
The Delicacy of Language
Teenagers have tempers and can say things that they remember and regret years down the road. It goes without saying that many teenagers speak without thinking. Many teenagers are not the wisest in their choice of words. My mouth got me in much trouble through my child and teenage years, and still does occasionally! Talking … Continue reading The Delicacy of Language
The Truth About Teen’s Lies
Teens are interesting creatures. It doesn't take a psychologist to figure this out! In my teenage years, I lied to friends, teachers, police officers, parents, grandparents, pastors, and even myself. As I look back, I ask myself, "Why did I lie?" I could say I lied for a number of reasons, but the main reason … Continue reading The Truth About Teen’s Lies
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