Recently our church family has been going through very difficult attacks by evil forces in this world. As a Christian, I believe that all such attacks are a result of Satanic influences, worldly philosophies, and completely depraved flesh (Eph. 2:1-3). But never in my life has it seemed like so many of God’s people in one church were under attack. …
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Well, I promised that I would put some more pictures of the boys when I got them on my computer, so here they are. They are so fun, and also a handful. Bonnie stays so busy all day, just trying to keep up with them. She is such a good wife and mother. I am so blessed to have such…
I am studying Ephesians chapter one in our worship services. I am so overwhelmed with the grace of God in choosing to adopt me, so that like Paul, I can’t help but get excited as I ascribe praise upon praise to my wonderful Savior. Of course those who study theology know that these verses are so hotly debated and have…
We went to Wyoming for a New Year’s celebration. Too bad both boys were sick. Carter had a little bit of pneumonia, and Lucas had a really bad cold. I will post some pictures of the best boys in the world to try to boost my hit count on the blog. Carter helping fix eggs for breakfast. Grandma is very…
In Luke 22, I can almost sense the anticipation of the disciples. They probably did not understand all that was going on, but they knew something was in the air. Jesus is giving his last words before they would forsake Him. The disciples are trying to find out who would betray Him, and with the anticipation of the “coming kingdom”…
One of the greatest parts of full-time ministry is spending hours in God’s Word in preparation for proclaiming His Truth. One of the amazing graces about preaching the Word of God is how Christ stirs my own soul and strengthens my spirit before I even utter a word to the congregation. I feel a passion when I preach; it is…
Carter and I spent my day off this past Monday making “snowpeople.” We had a blast! My boys will only be this age once in their life. With Lucas it is that precious stage of just being held all the time and with Carter that discovery age where every car that passes by is a “wow” and every snow flake…
I am in awe and wonder over the phrasing of Romans 2:4. What a tremendous truth to contemplate that the “Goodness of God leads you to repentance.” To delight in the goodness of God is to delight in his merciful drawing of us closer and closer to repentance. To despise the goodness of God is to ignore his mercy and…
“Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering (of God). . .” (Romans 2:4) Around Thanksgiving time, I (most people as well) usually focus on all the good things of life. I have so much to be thankful for, and it is good to give thanks to God for all that he has done. But in…
Well, we are still getting used to having a new baby in the house. We thought that he would take up all our attention, but alas, Carter is still numero uno. I am scared for Carter’s teachers when he starts school (I know he is not even 1 yet, but both his mom and dad are looking forward to that…