I know I've talked about this a good bit already, so forgive me if this is overkill! But I again wanted to mention the lecture Friday evening. There are a few reasons you might want to join us. First, we'll have dessert - that's a no-brainer. Second, it's an opportunity to connect with some folks from the denomination and Tabor specifically.
Keep ReadingThe elders met for our monthly meeting on Tuesday, November 18. Uncharacteristically (and thankfully), this month did not have a lengthy administrative agenda enabling us to spend more time on other things. We continued in our discussion of readings from The Multigenerational Church Crisis by Bryan Chapell.
Keep ReadingA study of Romans 7-8, I believe, leads to the inevitable conclusion that unless we have the Spirit of God, we will not be able to walk in a manner worthy of the gospel and pleasing to the Lord. In other words, we need God's Spirit to follow God's ways. A study of Ephesians 5 will lead to the same conclusion.
Keep ReadingOur annual SoupFest celebration is coming up Sunday evening, and it occurs to me that this may be the first SoupFest for a number of our people. So, in preparation, here are some notes and tips to help you prepare!
Keep ReadingThis ought to be our response should anyone ask how we account for growth in our midst. A simple shrug. Who knows? We put some gospel seed down. We watered it with the word. Then God did the work according to His will.
Keep ReadingThe elder retreat was held last Saturday. Mission Southside graciously allowed us to use their facilities for our all-day retreat (as they have in recent years). We appreciate their generosity.
Keep ReadingApr 24
2025
I know I've mentioned it a few times from the front on Sunday, but I do hope a few of you will join us for lunch on May 4th after the service! There will be two conversations taking place, both of which are for your interest and information, and neither of which commit you to anything.
Apr 17
2025
Have you ever wondered why God doesn't just give all missionaries the immediate ability to communicate in different languages? After all, it happened in the early church! God gifted those new believers with tongues, granting them the supernatural ability to hear and be heard across languages. Why doesn't God just do that all the time?
Apr 10
2025
Sometimes short Bible verses are the best Bible verses. This is true with the two simple commands of 1 Thessalonians 5:16-17; "Rejoice always, pray without ceasing..." That is also our goal and my request of you next week as we lead up to Resurrection Sunday. Many of us lead full and busy lives. My request is that we all intentionally make next week full of prayer and praise. Here's how we will do that together.
Apr 3
2025
It's good to be humbled once in a while. This week I am taking part in a preaching workshop with a ministry called "The Simeon Trust." In actuality, it's really a workshop on how to interpret and teach Scripture, as we are not preaching sermons as part of the workshop.