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 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 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
Today was my first opportunity to preach as pastor of Pioneer Bible Church. I believed the Lord would have me give an introduction to our future ministry together as a church family. The following is an edited transcript of that introduction. By way of introduction for our time as a church family, I want to … Continue reading Transformed as We Behold Jesus
This post was originally published on November 11, 2020. It has been updated with discussion and review questions. My family recently visited my parents for a week. My parents took my old toys out of the attic for my kids to enjoy. One of the things to come out of the attic was an old … Continue reading We Have It, So Let’s Use It (Updated)
I failed to post this on Saturday as originally planned. There are times that my personal goals have to be set aside for other things. However, I hope the two posts from last week were helpful to you. After the posts from last week regarding Bible reading, I thought it would be helpful to provide … Continue reading Bible Interaction Example
In the last post I gave some suggestions and encouragement for personal Bible reading. I suggested picking a Bible reading plan, sticking with it, being flexible, and doing what works best for you. I find suggestions from other believers helpful when developing habits. While comparison is not helpful, examples can be very useful. I want … Continue reading My Current Bible Reading Plan
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