Kicking the Dog
Acts 18:12-17 (NLT) 12 But when Gallio became governor of Achaia, some Jews rose up together against Paul and brought him before the governor for judgment.13 They accused Paul of “persuading people to worship God in ways that are contrary to our law.”14 But just as Paul started to make his defense, Gallio turned to […]
The Bible and Disaster
Like you, I am heartbroken in prayer for our neighbors in Moore – perhaps intensified by the close call we had in North Texas yesterday. As I had a conversation with my son about the tornado, I realized that we (the American church) have some pretty shallow thinking and poor theology when it comes to […]
Respond- developing a lifestyle of worship
We have the opportunity to worship God through so many ways. Worship is simply responding to the many things He’s done in our lives. John 4:24 says that “those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.” We must connect in ways that is guided by His Word and by His Spirit. Join us […]
God’s Word for You
Acts 18:7-11 (HCSB) 7 So he left there and went to the house of a man named Titius Justus, a worshiper of God, whose house was next door to the synagogue. 8 Crispus, the leader of the synagogue, believed the Lord, along with his whole household; and many of the Corinthians, when they heard, believed […]
When Good News and Hubris Meet
Acts 18:5-6 (HCSB) 5 When Silas and Timothy came down from Macedonia, Paul was occupied with preaching the message and solemnly testified to the Jews that the Messiah is Jesus.6 But when they resisted and blasphemed, he shook out his clothes and told them, “Your blood is on your own heads! I am clean. From […]
North…to Uganda
I shared from the pulpit recently that my family is headed to Uganda on a mission trip in June. I’ve told bits of the story, and many of you have asked for details – and how to help support us financially and prayerfully… Here’s the story: When our daughter, Reagan, was a baby, before New […]
