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  • Preach the Word ≠ Give a Speech
    I occasionally hear the length of famous speeches cited as evidence that sermons should be shorter. After all, some of the most memorable speeches…
  • The Downward Danger of Disobedience
    The natural progression of sin is always down. When Jonah decided to flee, it was “from the presence of the LORD.” Sin is not…
  • The Godliness of Resting
    “At the commandment of the LORD they rested in the tents, and at the commandment of the LORD they journeyed…”(Numbers 9:23) The context of…
  • The Value of Silence
    I was in a conversation about ministering to those who are hurting and going through life’s battles. The person said, “There are times when…
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Biblical Studies and Theology

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  • Preach the Word ≠ Give a Speech
    I occasionally hear the length of famous speeches cited as evidence that sermons should be shorter. After all, some of…
  • The Downward Danger of Disobedience
    The natural progression of sin is always down. When Jonah decided to flee, it was “from the presence of the…
  • The Godliness of Resting
    “At the commandment of the LORD they rested in the tents, and at the commandment of the LORD they journeyed…”(Numbers…
  • The Value of Silence
    I was in a conversation about ministering to those who are hurting and going through life’s battles. The person said,…
  • Music Has a Morality
    A Biblical Rebuttal to John Cooper, of Skillet. Separating the idea that “music is created by God” from “every musical…
  • Preaching on the Family with Authority
    Biblical parenting is not a formula by which parents can guarantee that their children will be saved or will always…
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Devotionals

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  • The Downward Danger of Disobedience
    The natural progression of sin is always down. When Jonah decided to flee, it was “from the presence of the…
  • The Godliness of Resting
    “At the commandment of the LORD they rested in the tents, and at the commandment of the LORD they journeyed…”(Numbers…
  • The Value of Silence
    I was in a conversation about ministering to those who are hurting and going through life’s battles. The person said,…
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Ministry Helps

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  • Preach the Word ≠ Give a Speech
    I occasionally hear the length of famous speeches cited as evidence that sermons should be shorter. After all, some of…
  • Where Has the Preaching Gone?
    One of Paul’s final admonitions to Timothy was, “Preach the word…” (2 Tim. 4:2). His admonition continued with the warning…
  • 3 Principles for Better Decision Making
    Making the Right Decision in Choosing Workers Some time ago, as I was preaching through Matthew’s gospel, I came to…
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Missions

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Culture and Current Issues

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  • Preach the Word ≠ Give a Speech
    I occasionally hear the length of famous speeches cited as evidence that sermons should be shorter. After all, some of…
  • Ruth: the Immigrant
    Text: Ruth 1:16-17; 2:11 The story of Ruth captivates the mind and engages the heart. Throughout this beautiful account, we…
  • Music Has a Morality
    A Biblical Rebuttal to John Cooper, of Skillet. Separating the idea that “music is created by God” from “every musical…
  • Promptness in Leadership
    3 Reasons Leaders Should Always Arrive Early 𝐈𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞 The greater something’s importance in a person’s mind, the more…
  • There is No Expiration or Exception Clause
    The Scriptures command that one is to “Honor thy father and thy mother.” That command has no expiration date or exemption clause.
  • 3 Principles for Better Decision Making
    Making the Right Decision in Choosing Workers Some time ago, as I was preaching through Matthew’s gospel, I came to…
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Personal and Poetry

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  • The Morning I Barked Back
    BARK, BARK! What was that? Yes, it was 11:30pm, and I had been abruptly awakened by the barking of the dog in the next room. I pulled the pillow over my ears and drifted back into sleep. Yet, sleep was soon to become evasive. The dog heralded the arrival of 2:00am…
  • Visit to the DMZ of Korea
    Thursday, April 8, 2010,  was a day to be remembered.  While on a mission trip to Seoul, South Korea, my…
  • The Tragedy of Buried Potential
    One of the great enemies of your potential is success. Small successes destroy great possibilities! In order to realize your full potential, you must never be satisfied with your last accomplishment.
  • The Tragedy of Lost Devotion
    Back in the 1970’s I can remember many preachers thundering in their pulpits about the dangers of the “Deeper Life” movement.
  • Troubles
    “We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed…” — 2 Corinthians 4:8 Trouble is part of every life. The…
  • Busy but not Blessed
    Text: Luke 10:38-42(38) Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain village: and a…
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