School’s almost out! But that doesn’t mean you can’t stop learning! Here are five articles to keep you thinking throughout the weekend. The Myth of Happy Parenting – Must read for all parents out there! The Church Needs More Tattoos – Amen! Great article from Russell Moore. My Abortion Story, An Open Letter to Emily Letts – A heart wrenching story about the realities of abortion. 4 Places to Encounter Jesus That May Surprise You – Insightful article from Jonathan... Read more
If we have the power of the Holy Spirit inside of us and angels fighting alongside of us, then why don’t more Christians experience victory in their lives? If the war has already been won, then why does it feel like we’re losing sometimes? Watch this clip below: [wpvideo mr2FT1ps] Read more
Where do you belong? To a family? To a school? To a job? To a church? Where do you find your belonging? Stanford researchers in 2007 came out with the results of a research project they had done with over 7000 different people. In this research they identified markers of a person with a healthy sense of belonging: attached to community, attached to relationships, etc. They identified healthy markers and unhealthy markers. Then they asked the question, “what happens to people when they... Read more
Last week my wife celebrated a birthday. Now I know it’s improper to reveal a lady’s age, so instead of revealing that let me use “37″ words to describe why I love her so much. 37 words that describe my wife: loving merciful organized gracious big-hearted compassionate grounded laughter true humble prayer warrior inspiring giving helping hot resourceful motherly encouraging listener helper cleanliness thoughtful others-focused amazing spiritual teacher supportive smart beautiful list-maker homemaker patient joyful kind faithful gentle gift Love you... Read more
Do we have a guardian angel? That’s one of the questions I answered this past Sunday at Mt Vernon church. Watch this short clip below: [wpvideo 3zkNl03b] Read more
Enjoy your Friday! Sex, Millenials, and the Church: Five Implications – Good insight into the next generation by Thom Rainer. Leadership Lessons from Marvel – For all the comic book fans out there. 8 Things Healthy Couples Don’t Do – Must read for every married couple! The Subversion of the Southern Church in the Civil Rights Era – Painfully accurate assessment. Sunday is War! – Great perspective for those of us who show up to church each week. Read more
This is a common question that many Christians have. Watch the short clip below as I address this question from Scripture. [wpvideo LgeJkunQ] Read more
8 Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. 1 Peter 5:8 When I lived in Africa for two years I went on several safaris. I didn’t get to watch a lion hunt in the flesh but I did get to watch a three cheetahs attack a group of wildebeests, and their hunting patterns are similar. There were three cheetahs versus maybe 40 or 50 wildebeests. The wildebeasts weren’t as... Read more
This past Sunday I preached on Satan and demons at Mt Vernon Church. I answered several questions, including: “Why Aren’t Demonic Manifestations More Obvious in America?” Watch the clip below to see my thoughts: [wpvideo 0UxfwTr9] Read more
When I was living in Africa back in 1999, I had two demonic encounters within a week of each other that forever convinced me of the reality of the unseen world. They both took place at a youth camp in Botswana led by Louie Giglio and Chris Tomlin who had come out from the States. The first encounter was more distracting then anything else. We were in the main auditorium at camp, with a room full of African teenagers. We were just... Read more
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