Forming a biblical foundation for life
“Commit your work to the LORD, and your plans will be established” (Proverbs 16:3). I have recently committed this verse to memory. I am often quick to get to work, but I am very slow to commit things to the Lord. It is easy to get busy in very good things but not seek the … Continue reading Commit Your Work to the LORD
The following is a lightly edited outline from the sermon in the morning worship gathering at Pioneer Bible Church on February 6, 2022. Ephesians - Saints: Set Apart In Calling and Practice Week Four: Peace in the Letter to the Ephesians (Read 2:11-22) Peace Defined: Peace in position – War with God and His people … Continue reading Peace in Ephesians
Our church family is currently studying Ephesians in our morning worship gathering. We have been overviewing the book to give us a good foundation. One of the means that I have used to lead this overview is to study the main topics of the letter. Something helpful I have learned from Charles Simeon Trust workshops … Continue reading Grace Disciplines Us
Series: Ephesians – Saints: Set Apart to God in Calling and Practice Review: Week One: Overview of Ephesians Chapters 1-3 – Position in ChristChapters 4-6 – Practice in ChristConnected by Ephesians 4:1 Week Two: “Paul, the ambassador of King Jesus, writing to those who are set apart to God through trusting in Jesus Christ.” This … Continue reading Grace in the Letter to the Ephesians
This is another meditation from Psalm 23. The more I meditate on this Psalm, the more I see what a powerful tool it is to preach truth to myself. Today, I am confronting my doubts and fears head-on with Psalm 23:1. "The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want" (Psalm 23:1) For something I … Continue reading Psalm 23:1 Meditation Pt. 2
This post is from my favorite writer and guest, 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 candy, … 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 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
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
I am not a fan of New Year resolutions, but I also recognize that the new year is a new beginning in many ways. It provides us with a good opportunity to reflect on the past and plan for the future. One of the things that many believers like to do this time of the … Continue reading Plans for Bible Reading in 2022
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