But each one is tempted when, by his own evil desire, he is dragged away and enticed. Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full grow, gives birth to death. James 1:14-15 Sin doesn’t just happen. I can’t count the amount of times that I have fallen only to think… “I didn’t see...
read moreKing Ahab did more evil in the eyes of the Lord than any of those before him. He led the Israelites away from worshiping the one true God. I believe the 21st century king that has done more evil in the eyes of the Lord than any of those before him is consumerism. The great danger with this king is that we have no one to stand up...
read moreI didn’t hang around Oklahoma very long after high school. It didn’t take me long before I found a local Coast Guard recruiter and signed away the next 4 years of my life. One of the most vivid memories I have of those few but invaluable years was my trip home from boot camp. I remember standing in line at the airport wearing my...
read moreThe very essence of the Gospel is not to get man into Heaven, but to get God into man. John 10:10b I have come so that they may have life and have life to its fullest. Eternal life has been falsely viewed as something that starts at the end of this present life. Eternal life in heaven is not the reward that those who know Christ as...
read moreI’m sitting in my office working on some church stuff. My daughter, Haley, is sitting on the floor next to me reading a book for school. My daughter, Hannah, is in the living room working on her sight words for school with my wife. My dog is staring at me through the window next to my desk. And I leave in an hour to head to...
read moreEncouragement. We all need it but few receive it. One of the most repeated words of advice I receive from those familiar with church planting is “It’s the hardest thing you will ever do”. Over the past year I have found that to be true in every respect. However, I am overjoyed to say that the last several...
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