"I don't expect men to live decently and in order, I expect nothing but what I am seeing. Man is the slave of sin and of Satan, therefore he lives according to that whole position, and I am not surprised. I am not surprised at world wars, I am not surprised at atomic and hydrogen bombs, I am not surprised at adultery and lust, I am not surprised at ... Continue Reading
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Sermon Outline for “Jesus and the Woman at the Well”
You can listen to this sermon Here John 4:1-45 "Jesus and the Woman at the Well"Intro: Is Anyone To Far To Be Saved?Some believe God shakes in his boots when they come around. God is not scared of you. He knows more than what other people know of you. Some Christians believe that there are some groups that are too ... Continue Reading
Hey Traditional Church Pastor, Don’t Settle for Relational Width
I love the traditional non-denomination church God has called me to serve. I could go on and on about how good our church has been for our family and how much I love being here where God has us. I know my situation is not all that common for a guy in his early 30's. Most men my age in ministry have gone the church ... Continue Reading
Handwritten Quote of the Day
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Russ Kreuter: The Pastor and Family Ministry
The Family as Primary MinistryGod has been teaching me a lot about this in recent years and months. Here is a great quote from Jonathan Edwards in a book I am reading entitled, Good Christians, Good Husbands?: Marriage is but a shadow, a mere resemblance of the heavenly marriage of Christ and His Church. In the same way, the ... Continue Reading
Send and Receive Sheep Rather than Steal Sheep
Eph 6:21 "Tychicus the beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord will tell you everything. I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know how we are, and that he may encourage your hearts."Phil 2:19 "I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, so that I too may be cheered by news of you."Col 4:7-9 "Tychicus will ... Continue Reading
Martyn Lloyd-Jones: Where to Start?
I love getting to introduce people to Martyn Lloyd-Jones. If you are curious about MLJ and are wanting to read some of his works you may be wondering "Where do I start?". I am going to recommend you start with the two books you are most likely to disagree with. Purchase "Joy Unspeakable" and "Revival" and dive in. If you ... Continue Reading
The Workaholic Pastor
The Family vs OutsidersHow the Family Views the Workaholic Pastor1. Husband/Dad is never around.2. Husband/Dad cares about other people more that he cares about me.3. Dad never comes to my recital, game, drama, whatever.4. I wish my Dad could disciple me.5. Husband/Dad I need you, I am hurting, you are not there.How the Outsiders View the ... Continue Reading
Best Stationary for Hand Written Letters
Here is my favorite stationary. Buy yourself a box and start writing some letters! ... Continue Reading
The Christian “Beer” Guy
A scenario concerning Christian Liberty and Alcohol. A person grows up in a fundamentalist type background. This person was taught that alcohol is sin. Don't drink it, try it, look at it, or go to a place that serves it. Alcohol is the drink of the devils. Then all of the sudden this person makes a complete 180. ... Continue Reading