“Most of the evil in this world is done by people with good intentions” ~ T.S. Eliot “Hell is paved with good intentions” ~ Samuel Johnson The modern culture is filled with the desire to be good; unfortunately, they are very bad at it. So bad in fact that is why many of societies greatest …
I enjoy fishing. It is a past time, like many others can relate, I never have enough time to enjoy. Nonetheless, my wife Hallie and I recently were looking to indulge in some fishing time as we vacationed at the beach. Unfortunately however, out of all the things I was likely to forget when leaving, …
In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. Genesis 1:1. Many people know how it goes. It is the first verse of the Bible and I always get hung up on it. Some theologian right? The cool thing is, we can look around and see that it is true. God created everything and …
As I fed my cat this morning, I looked at him and thought to myself “Why do we get pets?” Sure. They make us happy, they do funny things, and they’re nice to snuggle. However, think a little bit deeper. We are setting ourselves up for heart break. Humans have a life expectancy much longer …
“For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them” ~ Ephesians 2:10 “For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; …
Pride I find joy in the Word of God. In a proper reading, grace abounds, and one exits this conversation with God, inspired. God in all of His glory made His glory evident. Not only in Word, but also deed. Look around you in nature and by the blessing of life- This is true. The …
“Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet” ~ Aristotle I love this quote because it is permeated with deep, experienced wisdom. Unfortunately, it was spoken by the same guy that wrote: “It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it.” It is easy to entertain …
Sometimes, pastors get asked questions like, “Is it ok to preach on something that you haven’t quite gotten over yourself?” I used to think the same as the inquisitor. But now in a position where people may sometimes seek my counsel, I think this. The qualifications of an overseer are quite specific (1 Timothy 3). …
Look around, and ask “what topics are trending right now?” Actually, you do not even have to look. Just listen, what words are being pumped into your ear drums? Abortion, LBGQT+, insurrection, war, immigration, voting, etc. I was recently asked, why I don’t address these topics such as abortion and immigration. The angle in which …
4:1-2 I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom; Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all long suffering and doctrine. The Apostle Paul entrusted and instilled responsibilities to his son …