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The Beauty of Grace

The beauty of God’s grace is immeasurable. In Ephesians 1:8, Paul wrote that in Christ God has lavished grace upon us. This is not just a teaspoon of grace given to God’s redeemed. This is abundant grace. As former rebels against God we all… Continue Reading “The Beauty of Grace”

Blinded to Our Traditions

Jesus spoke more harshly to religious people than to pagans when He walked the earth. The reason for this is that the religious had been exposed to the light of God’s word and to the teachings and miracles of Christ Himself. Yet they still… Continue Reading “Blinded to Our Traditions”

What Are You Living For?

Imagine for a moment that you go to the doctor for your yearly check up. Once all of your test results have come in, you learn that you have cancer. The news could not be worse. However, the doctor tells you that there is… Continue Reading “What Are You Living For?”

Does Church Membership Matter?

We live in a self centered society. Everything must revolve around man’s preferences and live up to his self imposed expectations. Mankind sees itself as the measure of what is and what should be in all things. And if something or someone does not… Continue Reading “Does Church Membership Matter?”

Examining Your Heart; Is it of Stone or Flesh?

The most important question that a person could ever ponder is this, “How can I know that I am saved?” Jesus has not left us wanting when it comes to the answer to this question. The scriptures are full of telling signs of the… Continue Reading “Examining Your Heart; Is it of Stone or Flesh?”

The Beauty of Brokenness

There once lived a man who was soon to be married. As a wedding gift, this man decided to carve a statue for his bride. He went to a master sculptor in order to take lessons and learn how to make the most beautiful… Continue Reading “The Beauty of Brokenness”

What’s the Problem with Female Pastors?

This morning the Southern Baptist Convention disfellowshipped five churches due to their affirmation of women preachers. New Faith Mission Ministry in Griffin, Georgia, St. Timothy’s Christian Baptist in Baltimore, Maryland, Calvary Baptist in Jackson, Mississippi, Fern Creek Baptist in Louisville, Kentucky, and Rick Warren’s… Continue Reading “What’s the Problem with Female Pastors?”

A Message To Rick Warren & the SBC

At it’s core, liberalism seeks to blur the lines of objective truth in the name of equality and unity. Proponents of liberal ideology use words as weapons, wielding them to play on the heart strings and consciences of anyone that would dare oppose their… Continue Reading “A Message To Rick Warren & the SBC”

One Flesh; A Biblical View of Marriage

Two years ago I pinched a nerve in my back working out with my son. Truth be told, I was probably lifting much heavier than I should have been as I tried to keep up with him. The mind was willing, but the flesh… Continue Reading “One Flesh; A Biblical View of Marriage”

For Better or Worse; Or Until I’m No Longer Happy?

On June fifteenth, my wife Lacy and I will celebrate our twenty first wedding anniversary. Twenty one years sounds like an eternity, but it seems like only yesterday when we were anxiously preparing to walk down the aisle together. I remember the nerves of… Continue Reading “For Better or Worse; Or Until I’m No Longer Happy?”