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Around here this saying “For the Glory of God” has become quite familiar. We sing about it and preach about it. Many of the books I read are centered upon it. The shorter catechism that we teach our children asks this for question #3 Why did God make you and all things? To which they have…

Here is a picture of our VBS group while we were working in Ecuador.                 And here is a picture of me on the hillside by the church by the soccer field talking with some kids. I was reading to them in Spanish about Jesus.

While in Ecuador I asked every member of our mission team to read this great little book by C.J. Mahaney. It is called The Cross Centered Life. It was encouraging to know that many of my fellow church members were focusing their lives upon the cross of Christ. The book is very short and easy…

“Humility may well be called the queen of the Christian graces. To know our own sinfulness and weakness, and to feel our need of Christ, is the very beginning of saving religion. –It is a grace which has always been the distinguishing feature in the character of the holiest saints in every age. Abraham, and…

When someone hears the Gospel and believes, comes to faith in Christ and becomes a follower of Jesus, it is essential that they begin reading, learning, and understanding God’s Word. Once they begin growing in God’s Word, they will begin growing in their relationship with Christ. As they are growing in their relationship with Christ, they…

I am beginning a personal word study on “Zeal”. Dictionary.com defines Zeal as “fervor for a person, cause, or object; eager desire or endeavor;enthusiastic diligence; ardor.” Lately, I have been so captivated by this Biblical idea and thought. Romans 12:11 says “Do not be slothful in zeal.” I will continue writing and posting more on this later.

Our Ecuador Mission Team this summer has been having a great time serving the Lord. I have not been able to be online much at all. I will write more and post more pictures later. Here are a few to give you a taste of this great trip.

I have a hero  (I originally wrote this for my dad on March 28, 2012) I have a hero. Actually, I have several heroes from many different walks of life. But there is one that really, really stands out from the others. There is one that is bigger and brighter in my eyes. One that…

One of the great strengths of a minister is when he unashamedly claims his people. He is proud to be connected and associated with them. So much so that the bond between the church and its minister grows and grows and becomes so tight and strong.  The minister loves them, identifies with them, connects with…

This past Sunday I preached from Luke 13:1-9. Verses 3 and 5 both say “No I tell you, unless you repent you will all likewise perish.” You can listen to the whole sermon here. Here is an excellent quote from J.C. Ryle on the nature of true repentance: “The nature of true repentance is clearly…