What I Loved Most About VBS at Highland Park
VBS wrapped up just a couple of hours ago. It is hard to believe that this week is already over. It was a blast! I thought I would share a few things that I loved most about VBS at Highland Park this week....
Can We Trust the Bible?
Many people wonder if the Bible can really be trusted. With so many attacks being pointed at the Bible, this is an issue worth examining. Listed below are a number of reasons why I believe we can trust the Bible. These points do not address every concern, attack, or question that people may have, but it does provide a great deal of evidence that cannot be ignored....
How We Misunderstand the Fruit of the Spirit
Most Christians are familiar with the Works of the Flesh and the Fruit of the Spirit as described in Galatians 5. As familiar as we may be with these two lists, I am afraid many Christians have misunderstood Paul's purpose for including them in Galatians 5....
6 Things To Remember When You Get Bad News
Do you remember the last time you received some really bad news? Perhaps it was the news that a loved one had passed away. Maybe you unexpectedly lost your job. Or perhaps it was news from a doctor that the test results were not good. How are we to respond when we get bad news? Here are a few things we need to be sure to remember....
4 Things to Remember When God is Silent
We all go through those times in life when God is silent. We cry out to God but hear nothing in response. These times in life can rattle our faith. They can cause us to question everything. Many people in the Bible such as David, Job, and Joseph faced this. What is it that we need to understand in those times when God is silent? Here are four things to keep in mind....
5 Keys to Beating Stress
Stress is part of life that can come from a variety of sources. As a pastor, I not only have stress in my own life and ministry, but I also talk to people on a weekly basis who are on the verge of crumbling under the weight of a stress-filled life. How should Christians deal with stress? Here are five keys to keep in mind....
Why Church Membership is a Biblical Concept
In my years as a pastor, I have encountered people who join a church without any thought at all, people who join and take it very seriously, and people who refuse to join on the basis that the Bible doesn’t command them to join. With these varied responses, how are Christians to understand the issue of church membership?...
The Single Most Important Question To Ask When Life Is Hard
There is no debating the fact that life can be hard. We all go through the ups and downs on the rollercoaster of life. The problem is that many people have no idea how to respond during those trials. As a result, their attitude and effectiveness during life becomes completely dictated by circumstances. But it doesn’t have to be that way. There is a question you can ask in the midst of those hard times that can completely change how you view the trials you are facing....
6 Ways To Become More Committed To Individual Outreach
Outreach is buzz word in church ministry. Churches have outreach events, outreach services, and outreach conferences. With all the focus on outreach in the context of the church, there is a danger in losing sight of the responsibility to be involved in personal outreach. Outreach is not just a church function; it is an individual responsibility. It is something to which each person should be committed....
