Don’t Move the Fence
I apologize for my unannounced weeklong hiatus. I was able to go to the For the Church Conference in Kansas City. Since being a pastor comes before being a blogger, the blog had to take a back seat. But I… Continue Reading
preaching
As the Pendulum Swings: Commentary Preaching
The seasoned pastor stood into his pulpit with the audience ready to receive God’s Word. He had about five times the amount of people in his sanctuary as he normally would. Area churches had gathered together to have a sort… Continue Reading
Preaching and the Invincible Grace of God
I rather choose to term grace invincible, than irresistible. –John Newton John Newton is not alone in his desire to retitle the doctrine of irresistible grace. Many after Newton have preferred the phrase “effectual calling” simply because calling grace “irresistible”… Continue Reading
A Goodbye to Youth Ministry
I’ve been doing youth ministry (in some various form) since I was about 19. Since I’m almost 34 this means I’ve been ministering to teens for almost 15 years. When I leave First Baptist Jasper in a couple weeks my… Continue Reading