Yet I Will Rejoice in the LORD

With all that is happening in the world, may we meditate on Habkkuk's words at the end of his prophecy: Although the fig tree shall not blossom, Neither shall fruit be in the vines; The labour of the olive shall fail, And the fields shall yield no meat; The flock shall be cut off from … Continue reading Yet I Will Rejoice in the LORD →

Delay in Posting

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 →

Seek the Lord and He Will Be Found

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 →

A Farewell Sermon – Colossians 1:15-23

The following is the manuscript of my farewell sermonette given to the First Baptist Church family. Please continue to pray for us as we transition to Oklahoma. I want my final time of addressing you as your pastor to be focused on Jesus Christ. Of all that I could say to you, Jesus is the … Continue reading A Farewell Sermon – Colossians 1:15-23 →

The Wonder of Immanuel

Father,As we contemplate Immanuel may we not only see a name but a Person. Guard us from academic staleness as we reflect on "God With Us." Ignite true and renewed wonder in us and our church families. God has come to dwell with us, so we may dwell with Him forever. May our hearts swell … Continue reading The Wonder of Immanuel →

Advent Part Two: Darkness, Death, Light, Life

Advent is the time of year that Christians have traditionally celebrated the two comings of Jesus Christ. Advent means “coming.” So, the church has traditionally set aside this time of year to remember Jesus’ first coming and to look ahead to His second coming. Last week we did an overview of the Advent Season entitled: … Continue reading Advent Part Two: Darkness, Death, Light, Life →

Prayer From 2 Samuel 1

Lord, Saul's rebellion led to the death of Saul, Jonathan, and many others. The wicked and the upright died together. David's foe and friend died as a consequence for Saul's sin. May we learn from Saul that we are not the only ones harmed by our sin. Rebellion against You is far reaching. We have … Continue reading Prayer From 2 Samuel 1 →

Judges 16-18 – Going Our Own Way

Father, Judges 17:6 says, “In those days there was no king in Israel. Everyone did what was right in his own eyes." This is our great sin. We have forsaken Your way and gone our own. This was the sin of Adam and Eve at the first. It is our continual sin to do what … Continue reading Judges 16-18 – Going Our Own Way →

A Prayer Based on Psalm 15

O LORD, Who is able to enjoy fellowship with you? Who will be able to dwell with you forever? Who is it that enjoys fellowship with you and experiences your protection, unable to ever be moved? Lord, you are holy, holy, holy. You are set apart from all as the only God. You are set … Continue reading A Prayer Based on Psalm 15 →

Titus 1:1a – The Slave of God

Paul was the human author of the tiny letter to Titus. This letter is very small, but it is deep. From beginning to end this letter is packed to the brim with life transforming truth for the church of Jesus Christ. As the author of this letter, Paul identifies himself as the slave of God. … Continue reading Titus 1:1a – The Slave of God →