In the 5th chapter of the book of Daniel a finger writes on the wall of the fate of king Belshazzar. Finished, game, match. This term used today, “The writing is on the Wall,” usually refers to roughly the same thing. An almost certainty of an end, hence the writing is on the wall. WithContinue reading “The Writing is on the Wall”
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Can Revival Really Happen Today?
I was in San Antonio, TX last week preaching at a local congregation, known as United By Grace. The week-long services are what would be called a revival. Revival services used to take place in many of our churches on an annual basis. It was an opportunity to awaken the membership from a possible contentContinue reading “Can Revival Really Happen Today?”
A Weekend Like No Other
I haven’t had time to place in perspective what I experienced over a 3 day period that was so eventful, it has made an impact on me personally. September 23-25, 2016 will be one of those weekends that will forever be one that is talked about for me personally. On Friday, Sep 23, our familyContinue reading “A Weekend Like No Other”
Ordination Service
This Sunday City Church Del Rio will have the privilege of ordaining 4 pastors into the gospel ministry. 2 of the pastors are on the ministerial staff of City Church, while one is on the mission field, yet very active at City Church, and the other pastor is an interim pastor in Eagle Pass. in theContinue reading “Ordination Service”
Hacksaw Ridge
Today’s post is from Jim Denison’s cultural commentary. I can hardly wait to see this upcoming film. Hacksaw Ridge is Mel Gibson’s new film. It tells the true story of Desmond Doss, a World War II army medic who refused to bear arms but received the Medal of Honor after he saved dozens of his fellowContinue reading “Hacksaw Ridge”
We Followed the Steps – Where’s the Church Growth?
This article really ministered to me today. All pastors should feel this way about their churches. Church Growth by Karl Voters There are no guaranteed steps to church growth. Because the church is people. And people don’t come with guarantees. So, what’s a pastor to do? Here’s the only advice I know. Faithfulness doesn’t helpContinue reading “We Followed the Steps – Where’s the Church Growth?”
Daniel-Defining Moments, New Sermon Series
September 11, 2016, I will begin a long journey through the book of Daniel at City Church Del Rio. I am super pumped for this because I believe through this teaching, we will be challenged for our defining moments for City Church. Here is the lineup: September 11, 2016 – Leadership # 1, Daniel 1:1-14Continue reading “Daniel-Defining Moments, New Sermon Series”
Healthy Churches
This is a blogpost from Dr. Thom Rainer: The 10 signs of healthy churches 10 years from now are: 1.They have the same pastor they did ten years ago. 2.The pastor, staff, and church members have a decade of calling to the local community. 3.The church will be as diverse as the community. 4.The churchContinue reading “Healthy Churches”
Why we fight in Marriage
I revive weekly emails from marriage speaker Jimmy Evans. This was the latest email. Enjoy! Gary Smalley is one of my marriage heroes. His books about relationships have been some of the most influential in my life. In one of his books, The DNA of Relationships, he talks about a concept called the “fear dance.”Continue reading “Why we fight in Marriage”
Community
Community is one of those buzz words churches use today. I believe with all my heart many churches do want to do church as community, but really don’t know how to do it. We are by no means experts at it, but as we continue to seek opportunities to be the presence of Christ, thisContinue reading “Community”
In The Light, 1 John 1:7 