The old man pulled over to the side of the road.  Slowly walked to the middle of the bridge.  He stared into the water below for several minutes.  He took a deep breath as he looked toward the heavens.  With a sense of resignation, he climbed over the rail and was about to jump when he heard a voice, “Don’t do it!”  The old man turned, and a young man was running toward him.  “Sir, I’ve been watch...  Read More

We live in a world of unrest.  By unrest, I mean internationally, nationally and personally.  Whether news from the war in Ukraine, the volitivity of the Middle East or the threat of a economic crisis, our world in unstable.  Porous borders, political infighting, civil unrest is a daily reminder that our nation is unstable.  Tensions in our homes, stress from our jobs and our daily struggle with s...  Read More

I just want to touch base quickly this morning on a few “housekeeping” issues.  First, Good News Club starts today at Robertson Elementary!  Pray for our team as they start back loving and sharing the gospel with the kids at Robertson.  Why not stop right now and pray for them?  Set an alarm and pray for them at 3:00 this afternoon.  They meet from 3:00-4:00 PM.I also wanted to remind you that the...  Read More

For the last two weeks, I’ve taken the opportunity in this space to talk about the church.  We’ve noted that the church is essential to our spiritual well-being.  Not just helpful, should you choose to be part but essential to your spiritual life.  There is no biblical justification for the “Lone Ranger” believer.  You need the church and the church needs you.  Last time we talked about the church...  Read More

Last week, in this article, I argued that the church is essential to the life of the Christian.  Let’s take that a bit further.  The word translated “church” in the New Testament is “ekklesia,” meaning the assembly.  Ekklesia is a gathering of people.  We are saved as individuals but individuals who are intended to gather.  So, gathering is not something the church does, it is what the church is. ...  Read More

I mentioned Sunday morning that I sometimes feel like Rip Van Winkle.  I have woken to find that I’ve been asleep for the last 20 years and the world has changed.  Well, I haven’t been asleep, but the world has changed.  Church has always been central to my life.  I’ve never known a stretch of time in my life without church.  We like to think that America is a Christian nation.  While it is true t...  Read More