In the center of the 23rd Psalm, everything changes. Everything. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for thou art with me . . . It’s my favorite part. I believe our experience of it this Sunday will be powerful & poignant. I’m getting eager Read the full article…
In some earlier posts, I talked about some of my favorite books and songs. So what about movies? Well, we don’t seem them all that often; I’m no film expert like James-Michael Smith. But occasionally, I have gone to the theater and been either thoroughly entertained or genuinely moved. There’s a difference, isn’t there? Movies Read the full article…
Have you noticed how everyone is sorry for their sin . . . after they get caught? The repentance gear seems to kick in once the light exposes the dark places of people’s lives. Jimmy Swaggart’s tears, Mark Sanford’s press conference, and Ted Haggard’s apology all come to mind. But it’s not only true of Read the full article…
Frances Havergal said this: “Faithfulness to principle is only proved by faithfulness in detail.”Think about that. How applicable to the life of a pastor. I may believe in the principle of servanthood, but am I faithful to the detail of First Serve? I may believe in the principle of evangelism, but am I faithful to Read the full article…
I wasn’t at Good Shepherd on Sunday because I was preaching at the Pleasant Grove Campground in Mineral Springs, NC, pictured at the right. In fact, I preached at the campground on Thursday night, Friday night, Saturday night, and then again yesterday for what they call “Big Sunday.” Summer camp meetings are traditions in American Read the full article…
