Nov 11, 20213 minGetting In ShapeTraining For the Christian “Just one more cookie.” I don’t know about your home, but ours has begun to overflow with holiday food. It...
Oct 28, 20213 minComfort: Blessing Or Idol?“Cozy coze.” It’s one of my favorite sayings around the home. When we light a fire or we get our jammies on or bundle up in a blanket or...
Oct 7, 20213 minSurprised By LoveThe Counterintuitive Love of Jesus For Sinners “But how could anybody love me? I’ve made such a mess of my life.” Whether we feel like we...
Sep 30, 20215 min"Contagious" Bible ReadingHow Your Public Reading of Scripture Impacts Others “It’s contagious!” Usually these words are not happy words. They bring up a gut-level...
Sep 16, 20214 minMen Need MenThe Blessing of Gender Specific Gatherings “Birdie!” The holler resounded across the course from last Saturday’s Men’s Ministry golf...
Aug 19, 20214 minFaith, Without Works, Is Dead!The Connection Between Works And Your Salvation Martin Luther was frustrated with Jesus’ brother, James. James wrote that “faith by...
Aug 12, 20214 minBacksliding and the ChristianFour Reasons Believers Slip Back Into Old Sins and Habits Country roads in Amish country are unique. There are all the things you would...
Aug 4, 20215 minThe Key To Raising Children Who Love The LordWhy A Parent’s Affection For Jesus Is The Greatest Gift Hypocrisy can kill faith. The greatest hindrance to the Gospel parents can give...
Jul 28, 20214 minYour Pastor Is IrreplaceableWhy No Podcast Preacher Can Replace Your Local Pastor I remember driving my old Volkswagen Golf to and from College in Washington State....
Jul 16, 20215 minHeresy: A Helpful Term?The Meaning And Use Of This Historical Word You might be a heretic if you say something like, “There was a time when Jesus was not.” This...
Jul 8, 20214 minThe Danger Of Knowing The Right ThingsWhy The Christian’s Knowledge Is Not Enough “He’s all talk.” We know what this means. A person boasts with their lips about something,...
Jun 24, 20214 minThe EPC's Joy-Filled DistinctivesThe EPC’s Joy-Filled Distinctives 6 Robust Distinctives To Celebrate I’ve seen smile after smile and heard laughter around every corner...
Jun 17, 20214 minWhen God Ordains Horrible Leaders: Our Response“He’s not my president. I didn’t vote for him!” This phrase has become increasingly popular in our age. It has come to stand for rugged...
Jun 10, 20214 minThe Right and Wrong Way To Worship“Jesus’ name wasn’t even mentioned!” I exclaimed in exasperation to a fellow pastor as we left the sanctuary. We had attended what was...
May 20, 20216 minThe Ungodly Desire To Be GodI have to confess: I want to be God of my life. And based on my interaction with every man and woman I have ever met, I think you want to...
Aug 7, 20135 minRemember Your Leaders: Martin LutherThe call to remember our leaders and imitate their faith in Hebrews 13:7 is not a suggestion for the Christian, it is a command. Both...
Jul 29, 20134 minRemember Your Leaders: JesusRemember your leaders, those who spoke to you the word of God. Consider the outcome of their way of life, and imitate their faith....
Jul 22, 20133 minRemember Your LeadersWho you are today is a reflection in some part of who has been a leader to you. Fundamental to the building block of life is learning...
Jul 18, 20132 minJustification and Indulgences?Can we earn our forgiveness with God? For many centuries of the Christian church, the issue of how we are saved from our sins and...
Jul 15, 20133 minCareful Who Leads YouNo person is free from following another’s leading. Humanity consists of followers and leaders and we all hold both offices at the same...