Not long ago, I finished a really good book. I had read it before during my seminary days. I enjoyed it the second time just as much as I did the first. Edward Welch is a Christian counselor that brings great clarity to the Christian church when it comes to understanding and dealing with mental... Continue Reading →
Living In Covenant Together
Lately, time has not allowed me to write on my blog. This morning, I decided to post on something very simple: The importance of church community. Almost every believer knows what I am about to write, but many do not take it to heart. The reasons for this could be many: Not talked about much... Continue Reading →
God’s Word: Is It Really Sufficient For Us?
This post will probably be the first among several in a series that deal with spiritual and mental health in the church. I will not address much with those outside faith in Christ. This subject has become a major burden to me as I see many believers struggle over things and issues in their life... Continue Reading →
Implicating Ourselves In The Life Of The Church
In my first post of 2014 I would like to share what I think is vital for the church to thrive in the coming year and beyond. Yesterday, in my message to the church I am a part of, I taught from Acts 2:42-47. I shared four habits or lifestyles that distinguished the first church... Continue Reading →
Pope declares Jesuit Pierre Favre a saint
Pope Francis, the leader of the Roman Catholic church has declared Pierre Favre, who lived from 1506 to 1546, a saint. Why am I writing about this? Why does this matter? Certainly this is not the most important thing going on right now. But with Time Magazine declaring Pope Francis " Person of the year"... Continue Reading →