Category Archives: Spiritual Growth

I was listening to sermons and podcasts for answers to the life that I desired. Yet, very rarely did I pick up the Bible. I would listen to Mark Driscoll, Matt Chandler, John MacArthur, etc… but I rarely opened the Word to seek the answers I was after. I constantly relied on man’s interpretation. Now,Continue reading “Your Real Source”

It is such an easy thing to keep “so said” private things private. Society and general upbringing almost indoctrinates us to keep personal things hidden and out of reach.  Crazy enough, Christ has asked us to flip the script, and bear one another’s burdens. It’s easy to donate to a food pantry, and give ourContinue reading “Bear One Another’s Burdens”

“That must be the easiest job on earth!” Over the course of several years in the ministry, that phrase is what I heard the most about my job as a minister.  I am retired now, but for 50 plus years I was involved in some type of ministry in the church. For 40 years I didContinue reading ““Easiest Job on Earth””

 “not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.” – Hebrews 10:25 Hebrews 10:25 is probably the most common verse used in defense of the “why” when it comes to regularly attending church services. That is, if one cares aboutContinue reading “Not Neglecting”

Over the past two weeks, we have heard from the pulpit that God knows us. We are known by God. Not just on a surface level, first name basis, but rather deeply and intimately known. But, I desire to flip that the other way onto us. Do we know God as He knows us? IsContinue reading “Knowing God”

Usually, when one of our boys comes to me and tells me they need a new one of something. Whether they lost it, or wore it out, I can’t help but sigh and think about the money and time it will take to replace whatever they need.  Today’s “I wore it out” had a veryContinue reading “Worn Out”

The Word of God, as the psalmist proclaims, “is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” We speak often of the Bible as the “Truth,” His Word as being “God-breathed,” and “living and active.” Christians revere the Word of God, and understand it’s importance in instructing in all truth. But, haveContinue reading “How to Study the Bible? “

Sitting down to write this was a struggle that I’ve never really had before. I know why I put the project together, andI know exactly what I hope will happen because of it. But the question remains, how do I convey this to you? I suppose the project came around because of two thoughts thatContinue reading “The Timothy Project”

This month, we will be journeying through the differing ways that God has been faithful to His Church, and will also be celebrating ways that He has been faithful to our particular church. It is important within our modern day in age, to look first at the reason for the Church, and the scriptural mandateContinue reading “God’s Faithfulness to His Church: Faith Alone”

Our spiritual growth is of the utmost importance. In order to take care of our spirits, and to grow in the Lord, we read our Bibles, pray, attend church, and/or volunteer to help others. But, when I examine my own walk with God, I can think of no greater spiritual growth tool than having aContinue reading “Who is Your Paul and Timothy?”