Whole Gospel To Whole World
I encourage you to have an accountability check-up with a friend, relative, or pastor that you know well. Here are specific questions that you can ask one another as you meet at Starbucks, work, church, etc. 1. How had God blessed you this week? What went right? What problem consumed your thoughts? What went wrong?... Continue Reading →
Racism is defined as a "belief or doctrine that inherent differences among the various human races determine cultural or individual achievement, usually involving the idea that one's own race is superior and has the right to rule others." The definition of racism itself is controversial since there is no scientific or biological evidence that there are... Continue Reading →
I was fortunate to be raised in a wonderful, supportive family. Growing up, my parents never missed my sporting events, birthdays, prom nights, college orientation week, graduations, wedding, the birth of my son, and everything in between. I will always remember when my father was the coach for our Baseball youth league. He built a... Continue Reading →
1. A Word of Mercy: The prayer for forgiveness to the Father - "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do" (Lk. 23:34). Think of a family member, friend, or co-worker that has wronged you. Take practical steps to either pray, write a letter, or sit down and show them the mercy... Continue Reading →
The Stoning of Stephen Acts 7:8-60 I. Strong argument v. 8-10 What are some godly characteristics we can gather from Stephen in these two chapters that indicate he was relying on the power of God? Trusting in God, wise, bold, forgiving: similar to Gal. 5 fruits of the spirit. Are there any godly attributes that you are either cultivating... Continue Reading →
President Harry S. Truman once said: "A leader is a person who has the ability to get others to do what they don't want to do, and like it." This is a difficult task. As sinners saved by grace, we have a natural propensity towards self-centeredness and therefore don't like being told what to do.... Continue Reading →
Conform to Jesus 