“Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father.” Matthew 13:43 I was taken aback when I heard of the passing of Rev. Dr. Billy Graham. Dr. Graham was an icon on the American religious landscape, since his ministry started in 1947. He was arguably the most influential Christian inContinue reading “Reflections on Billy Graham”
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Reaching and Retaining the Next Generation
Experience can be a cruel teacher. It must be balanced with loving instruction. A young man decided to take private boxing lessons. He found a boxing coach at a nearby gym who agreed to give him twenty-six weekly sessions. As part of his instruction, the young man was required to spar with other aspiring boxersContinue reading “Reaching and Retaining the Next Generation”
“Two Different Versions”
The following message is based on Matthew 27:62-28:1-15. It addresses why the resurrection of Jesus is important to Christians. This greatest of all miracles defies all conspiracy and is the only catalyst for man’s peace with God. It was delivered on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2013. Recently, I was reminded how people prefer a certain version against theContinue reading ““Two Different Versions””
“Post Christmas Blues?”
The following message is based on Psalm 90 and discusses our God’s eternality and humankind’s mortality, as we see in another year. It was given on December 30, 2012. This week I had the pleasure of having family in from California and Missouri. We had a great time with our favorite foods, playing games, opening presents,Continue reading ““Post Christmas Blues?””
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