When We Love Outrage More Than People: Starbucks Cups and You

Great Article From Ed Stetzer of Lifeway When We Love Outrage More Than People: Starbucks Cups and You It’s not Starbucks’ job to share the love of Jesus. It’s your job. | Ed Stetzer This weekend, you may have been rudely interrupted by government officials barging into your home because they wanted to arrest youContinue reading “When We Love Outrage More Than People: Starbucks Cups and You”

Daniel: Integrity & Destiny

It has been a while since I have posted anything, so I thought I would do so today. Beginning October 18, I will begin preaching through the book of Daniel, in a series entitled “Integrity & Destiny: The Portrait of a Leader”. Daniel is one of those books where the application lessons to bridge ancientContinue reading “Daniel: Integrity & Destiny”

No More Christmas Stamps, really?

Today, I am reposting an email from Jim Denison. I guess we can’t even buy a baby Jesus stamp this year for fear of offending the few who want the day off, just not the meaning of it. While the government in no means should be a particular religious promoter, surely they can sell stampsContinue reading “No More Christmas Stamps, really?”

Seven Reasons Why We Should Not Abandon the Term “Church Member”

Today’s Post comes from Thom Rainer’s Blog Two years ago I released a book called I Am a Church Member. I’ve been blown away with the response; sales are about to reach one million books. One of the more frequent question readers have asked me is: “Do you think the term ‘church member’ is still relevant?” MyContinue reading “Seven Reasons Why We Should Not Abandon the Term “Church Member””

Jorge Zapata

Today I am posting a story on a very dear friend of mine, Jorge Zapata, from the Baptist Standard. Jorge and I have known each other for several years, having partnered together for different ministry causes. His heart is like none other, and I am so excited to have him come aboard the CBF family.Continue reading “Jorge Zapata”

Legacy Series

I began a 3 week series about legacy on Sunday. How to establish a legacy, The fruits of a legacy, and The Lord of your Legacy. I am using Solomon’s Legacy as the example, but also a smattering of David’s life, because without David’s legacy, Solomon would have none. Week 1, Establishing a Legacy 1Continue reading “Legacy Series”

Holy Is The Lord

  When you think about the holiness of God in a real deep meaningful way, isn’t it mind-boggling to even consider that He would have anything to do with us? A Perfect, sinless creator, loving an imperfect, sinful people like us. His holiness is how He loves us. Let me explain that. Because He isContinue reading “Holy Is The Lord”

Love Conquers All

  As believers in Christ, we forget sometimes about the greatest promise given to us. It is the gift of conquering love. God promises in Romans 8:31-39, nothing will ever, no never, not ever separate us from His conquering love. That is an incredible gift. 4 meanings of love: Eros love—meaning erotic, this is theContinue reading “Love Conquers All”

Acuna Mexico recovering from Tornado

Last week, I traveled back to Acuna to see the progress in it’s recovery from the May 25 tornado. I saw hope and a ton of work being done. One of our partner churches Primera Iglesia Bautista Acuna, is conducting 3 vacation Bible schools in the devastated tornado neighborhoods. God is at work and thankContinue reading “Acuna Mexico recovering from Tornado”

God’s Wisdom for the Family Series

I have been out of the loop for awhile, but wanted to link a 10 week sermon series that I recently finished on Father’s Day, June 21. This series can be helpful for your family as you seek to bring God’s wisdom into your everyday lives. God’s Wisdom for the Family Series Stay In the Light,Continue reading “God’s Wisdom for the Family Series”