As we settle in a new place and have experienced so many changes and unexpecteds, the Lord has drawn my heart again to Psalm 23. I love this Psalm. It has been a stay in so many turbulent times. It has been a reminder through the years that the Lord is my sufficiency no matter … Continue reading Psalm 23:1 Meditation
The following is an outline (plus some explanatory notes) for the Sunday sermon on January 23, 2022 at Pioneer Bible Church. Ephesians - Saints: Set Apart In Calling and Practice REVIEW: Overview of Ephesians Divided into Two Sections – Chapters 1-3 (Position) and Chapters 4-6 (Practice)Connected by Ephesians 4:1 (HINGE) This Week: Paul, Christ’s Ambassador, … Continue reading Paul, Christ’s Ambassador, writing to those set apart to God through faith in Christ Jesus (Eph 1:1-2)
This post is from my favorite writer and guest blogger, my wife, Elizabeth. This tells the story of her interaction with our oldest daughter. “For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison.” (2 Corinthians 4:17) There is was setting on the table, a bright red hard … Continue reading It’s Sweet!
The following is slightly adapted from the January 16, 2022 sermon at Pioneer Bible Church. This is the first in a series on Ephesians. Overview of Ephesians Divided into Two Sections – Chapters 1-3 and Chapters 4-6Connected by Ephesians 4:1 (HINGE) - “I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a … Continue reading Ephesians – Saints: Set Apart in Calling and Practice
I was leaning down to pick up the shattered pieces of the window to our storage room. A big, jagged hole was in the glass pane, and a long crack ran along the entire window face. Small pieces of glass were everywhere. I was a little numb. My three year old son had tried to … Continue reading Shattered Window: A Gospel Picture
Hello Everyone, This week is our Elder Retreat for our church. We are prayerfully reviewing 2021 and prayerfully planning for 2022. Due to this series of meetings, I will be delayed in posting until next week. Thanks for understanding the hiccup in my posting schedule. Flexibility is key in pastoral ministry, so the habits have … Continue reading Delay in Posting
All I can say is, "Wow!" And the Spirit of God came upon Azariah the son of Oded: and he went out to meet Asa, and said unto him, Hear ye me, Asa, and all Judah and Benjamin; The LORD is with you, while ye be with him; and if ye seek him, he will … Continue reading Seek the Lord and He Will Be Found
I had an opportunity to talk with one of my mentors yesterday. I was asking him about working through scheduling as a pastor. I have heard so many pastors say, “The work of a pastor is never done!” I agree! This is all the more reason to be disciplined in the use of time and … Continue reading Seek His Face
Hello Everyone, My family and I are settling into north central Oklahoma. The weather has been a delightful change for me, since it has been an unusually warm December. The longer time of sunlight has also been a great help in my struggle with depression. I normally found the much shorter days of the New … Continue reading Update and Scheduling (Friday Posts)
Perhaps you have taken a look at Luke’s Christmas account in preparation for Christmas, or you are planning to soon. As I was reading Luke 1 yesterday morning, I had some thoughts that came to mind from Mary’s interaction with Gabriel. This year I have tried to forget that I know the Christmas account and … Continue reading How Will This Be? Luke 1:26-38
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