bible – In The Light, 1 John 1:7

Sabbatical-Day 8

Good Day All, As I start my second week of sabbatical, I have really enjoyed defogging my mind of the daily grind that makes me tick. I love thinking and praying of how today can be a day that advances the ministry for the future. I have to purposefully do other things to crate aContinue reading “Sabbatical-Day 8”

Sabbatical: Day 2

Good Morning. As I begin day 2 of my 90 day sabbatical, I think I did well staying away from ministry duties. I am a doer, and many of you know that this period of time to stay away will be difficult for me. I have been told by several of my colleagues and familyContinue reading “Sabbatical: Day 2”

Are You Ready?

With the social media frenzy of a South African pastor named Joshua Mhlakela claiming the “Rapture” of those who follow Jesus happening on Sep 23 or 24, 2025, it would be a good time to talk about the silliness of a man-made prediction for this event. Pastor Mhlakela places his energy in a belief thatContinue reading “Are You Ready?”

Gospel spreading in Acuna, Mexico

Today, God had a task for a group of 3 from First Baptist Church. As we went to minister to this group of tornado victims, we gave cleaning supplies out to the families. A group of children came running to one of the men so excited to see him. It melted my heart just knowContinue reading “Gospel spreading in Acuna, Mexico”

Thursday, May 28, 2015 Acuna Mexico Recovery Efforts

As a pastor, I am so proud of my church members and their efforts to help our friends in Acuna, Mexico, after the F4 Tornado. They have been so faithful to serve with glad hearts. Today over 500 meals were given out in love, consisting of meat, beans, rice, bread, and water. Today, the DelContinue reading “Thursday, May 28, 2015 Acuna Mexico Recovery Efforts”

The Gospel for Children

Making Sure Children Actually Hear the Gospel and Not Just a Bunch of Bible Stories Today I am posting an parenting article from Ed Stetzer: Enjoy! We must not only teach children the stories of Scripture. We must teach them the Story of Scripture. Ed Stetzer Children have a faith that is ready to go.Continue reading “The Gospel for Children”