Just something to think about… If Jesus were lying on a table next to a rapist. And they were both getting lethal injections. Jesus would offer the same grace to the rapist that He offered the thief that was next to Him on the cross.
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Leaving Church Letter
Below is just something I had worked on and created a few years ago. It was a draft of a letter to be used if someone who was a member of a church was leaving. It was not adopted by the church I was attending at the time, but now as pastor of a churchContinue reading “Leaving Church Letter”
The Singer
THE SINGER A man strides onto stage. He is nervous. His hand shakes slightly as he grabs the mic and waits. For him the 6 seconds he waits for the music track to starts seems like an eternity. The music starts, his eyes close…possibly for a quick prayer…and he opens his mouth and sings. HeContinue reading “The Singer”
Kick the Darkness…
An old post, thought I’d repost… KICK THE DARKNESS Bono, the lead singer of the group U2, sang in God Part II, a song about John Lennon, “You glorify the past when the future dries up.” For some reason I have always loved that lyric. I had a great childhood. I had awesome teenage years.Continue reading “Kick the Darkness…”
Praise and Worship – Not About Us
Praise and worship is not supposed to be an “experience” for the praiser and worshipper. Yes, it can be a moving time of connecting and receiving from God. The Bible says, “God inhabits the praises of His people” (Psalm 22:3). When people have contact with God, they are changed. So, yes during praise and worshipContinue reading “Praise and Worship – Not About Us”
Jesus Jesus Jesus
It is all about Jesus. The saying is – We are saved by grace through faith in Christ. This is not only a well-known saying, it is indeed Biblical. “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith–and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God.” (Ephesians 2:8) But ifContinue reading “Jesus Jesus Jesus”
Who knew Rocky was a Christian?
Rocky, Rocky II, Rocky III, Rocky IV an Rocky Balboa are 5 of my favorite movies of all time. Notice I didn’t put Rocky V on this list, but even it is a good movie – because Rocky is in it. Well, who knew Rocky was a Christian? OK that may be pushing it, althoughContinue reading “Who knew Rocky was a Christian?”
Fall in Love with Jesus (or Don’t Be an Adulterer)
I am still hesitant to announce to people that I am indeed a pastor. I recently planted a new church in Broken Arrow. One of the main tenants of Apostles Church is that everyone is an Apostle, or someone who is sent by God to bear witness to Jesus Christ. My reluctance to claim theContinue reading “Fall in Love with Jesus (or Don’t Be an Adulterer)”
The World Doesn’t Like You
But it is your custom for me to release to you one prisoner at the time of the Passover. Do you want me to release the King of the Jews? They shouted back, “No, not him! Give us Barabbas! (John 18:39-40). Barabbas was a criminal. It is said he was involved in an uprising andContinue reading “The World Doesn’t Like You”
New church on the way…
Something I posted on the Facebook page for the new church I am starting. I got “the call” a few years ago, and the process has been a slow, strange one. Ups and down with some hard work, but all of it lead by God. I do not know what the end result will be,Continue reading “New church on the way…”
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