It was one of my favorite things in the old “Red Green Show” on PBS.  As the men gathered for their lodge meeting, they repeated their oath, “I’m a man.  I can change, if I have to, I guess.”  What is it about our reluctance to admit we are wrong?  This is not a new development.  When God came calling in the Garden of Eden and Adam was confronted about his sin, his response was, “It’s this woman…t...  Read More

Joshua and the people of Israel were on the outskirts of Jericho.  Israel had crossed the Jordan in miraculous fashion and war was just hours away.  Just ahead of the encamped Israelites towered the great city of Jericho.  Most of the Israelites had never seen a walled city.  Joshua was restless.  I’m sure he would have loved to have talked to Moses, but Moses was dead.  The mantle of leadership n...  Read More

Donald McCullough mourned its practice in the mid-nineties.  J.B. Phillips warned of its dangers in the mid-sixties.  Tozer railed against it in the forties.  R.A. Torrey and others sounded the alarm at the turn of the 20th century.  Phillips warned that our God was too small.  Torrey and company called for a return to fundamental truths.  McCullough decried the “trivialization of God.”  They all ...  Read More

Without a doubt there is no greater joy than the joy of being set free.  Set free form bondage.  Liberated from the clutches of a tyrannical force.  But don’t take my word for it.  Ask anyone who has been freed from a P.O.W camp or one who has been held captive behind the iron curtain or been the slave of alcohol or drugs.   Ask any poor soul who has been a victim of endless demonic oppression who...  Read More

It is a fairly common experience.  When inviting someone to church or talking about the Christian faith people will respond with, “I’m not interested in attending anyone’s church they’re all filled with hypocrites.”  I must admit I do not feel the need to argue with them on that point.  More often than not I feel the need to say a hearty, “Amen!”  I’m too aware of my own sin and shortcomings to tr...  Read More

I want to take just a second to welcome Russell to the church staff.  I’m looking forward to working with Russell and I’m excited about his vision for the music ministry of our church.  I appreciate his understanding of worship, the role of music within the worship of the church and his commitment and desire to equip and engage the whole congregation.  A desire and commitment to use the choir, and...  Read More