Christian Life
What Are You Willing To Do For Your Kids?
Recently, I spent a day on the slopes with my son. Even though I don't ski, it was one of the greatest days of my winter. Here is one thing I know for sure: all of us want to be great parents to our kids. None of us wake up and say, I really hope that mess my kid up today. No,...
The Deeper Life: An Obtainable Goal and A Must Read
I want to tell you a story about the first time I heard about “The Deeper life.” It was an average day at the church where I worked and Daniel was often gracing us all with His presence. I was on staff as the Discipleship pastor and Daniel Henderson was the Prayer Pastor. He was sitting in the hallway that day...
Meet John, Son of Zebedee—The Disciple Jesus Loved.
I want to introduce you to a friend…well, probably, more like an acquaintance, but someone that I love and appreciate very much. He is not here today, but if he were, I am sure you would love him and he would love you. He is an average looking man, has a manly beard, and wears the rugged outdoorsman-look very well...
Five Under Five, December 11, 2015
Five links to five things that are under five dollars or five minutes of your time. 1. John MacArthur's “Anxious for Nothing: God's Cure for the Cares of Your Soul.” Anxiety is something that plagues us all from time-to-time. Here is a great those who battle anxiety or know someone who does. It is only .99 cents now on Kindle. This...
Brokenness Leads to Greatness (Isaiah 41 & 45)
Sometimes that it's hard to remember that in our brokenness God is leading us to his greatness. If God is for us, no one can stand against us. When we’ve set our lives right with God, He promises to be our sufficient Savior for whatever we face. No loss, pain, or trial is too big for Him to overcome....
The Comfort of God is the Strength of His People (Isaiah 40 & 41)
In the wake of the Paris tragedy the world is looking for hope. The only hope that will last the test of time and the loss of life is the hope that comes from God Himself. In this message, Josh takes us through the comfort of God promised to His people in Isaiah 40 and 41. Though God sees the pain...
Interview with the Author of “Supernatural,” Dr. Michael Heiser
Who is Dr. Michael Heiser anyway? Scholar - taught in 7 or more collegiate and university settings Writer - Many articles and several books, one of which we are talking about today. Historian - most of your teaching and study has dealt with biblical history. Linguist - knows the semantic languages very well, part of your Doctoral work. What is a linguist? “Scholar in...
From One Pastor to Another: A note to Davey Blackburn
Today is my sermon prep day, but I can't seem to get my notes done. My heart hurts for a fellow pastor. Allow me to explain... I was taking a casual stroll down my Facebook stream last night before going to bed. I noticed a post one of my college friends made about a close friend of hers who had died....
Can Christianity Go Extinct in Iraq?
People in America are upset because Starbucks seems to have wiped Christmas away by not decorating their holiday cup with ornaments. This seems to be the talk of the town, yet no one is raising the voice to express concern over a country that is about to wipe Christianity out from within their boundaries. Fox News had a headline this...
The Fear of Man is Futile (Isaiah 1 & 2)
Whether it is the loss of a person or the loss of a friendship, we are often crushed by the weight of relationships gone awry. Finding safety in God is a choice to walk in His safety and pay no attention to pleasing man. Viewables and Downloadables: Video for my sermon: My Sermon Notes (in Word): 10.04.15, Is. 2 MS My sermon slides: ...
The Only Way to Survive Change: Perspective
“Life has a way of stepping on its own toes," one of my professors said in college and I had no idea how right he was. “Life has a way of getting in the way of life.” This has proven true the longer I've lived. Change is Inevitable, Perspective is Everything I consider myself a change junkie. I am the kind of...
How Do I Resolve Conflict Biblically?
Not all passages in the Bible are easy to apply to our life, especially when we've been hurt. Here is one that has hit me right between the eyes many times before: Proverbs 10:12 says, “Hatred stirs up conflict, but love covers all wrongs” (NIV). When we've been hurt, it can be easy to harbor bitterness or fuel hate. But this...