evangelism

Dazed and confused

There are a lot of memories from my time as a youth pastor that always bring a smile to my face. Seeing students accept Jesus and go on to live for Him certainly is a blessing. But there are also the not so spiritual memories. Lock-ins were an event that always created memories. They followContinue reading “Dazed and confused”

Animosity rages

Acts shares about the outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles and all those gathered in the house. They go out into the streets; everyone shared the gospel, and all heard it. It goes onto share Peter’s first sermon leading to thousands coming to faith in Jesus. Other places in Acts record similar momentsContinue reading “Animosity rages”

Topical treatment

Sports fans understand the power of belief. No matter what sports team you follow, except for Cleveland fans, as a new season approaches there is belief that this year’s team will be different, and that breathes hope. Often, this belief will holdout even when all indications suggest hope should be abandoned. Yet belief holds onContinue reading “Topical treatment”

Let the God of the redeemed say so

As a kid and teen, occasionally I found myself throwing hands. It was rarer, however, that these fights were in defense of myself. Most of my scuffles came in defense of my siblings and friends. There was one occasion where I would have done so, but God intervened. Our youth group had taken a tripContinue reading “Let the God of the redeemed say so”

Sour Patch Kids

Spring and early summer was always baseball season growing up at my house. I played for several years until one season I was beamed by every pitcher in the league. The price of being left-handed in a league full of right-handed pitchers. But even after I quit playing, my younger brother and sisters continued. ForContinue reading “Sour Patch Kids”

Be strong and brave

This will be an unusual post from me. Not because of the information but because of the narrow target audience. For this post, I am mainly writing to my fellow pastors. To those who are not pastors, I hope you read this with a heart desiring to understand what your leaders are going through. FellowContinue reading “Be strong and brave”

A new day

Those who remain in the Church yet block their ears and “kick against the goads” of shifting needs miss out on the great awakenings!

A welcoming church

A welcoming church does not want to see you as a stat on the attendance sheet, but a person set ablaze by God’s radical love.

God, give them a snake

Conviction is when our sin is confronted with God’s love, which is grace and truth.

Everybody wants revival but nobody wants to die

Last post, I ragged on the course of study as drudgery. But it is not all bad, some classes you meet awesome people and pastors. One such person was Dr. Ken Culbertson, who taught several of the classes I have completed. I love Dr. Culbertson, and I will always remember two things he said. One,Continue reading “Everybody wants revival but nobody wants to die”