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 ReadingJun 26
2025
A Psalm I often return to is Psalm 46. It is the basis of one of my favorite hymns, "A Mighty Fortress Is Our God." It is a Psalm of encouragement when facing personal turmoil. And it is also a great Psalm to keep in mind when the world itself seems chaotic. As we look to what is transpiring between Israel and Iran, we can see the chaos before us.
Jun 19
2025
Several weeks ago, I first heard about a scholar by the name of Wes Huff. His name was making the rounds for a while before that. He is an evangelical scholar with expertise in ancient documents and works for Apologetics Canada. He gained recent notoriety, particularly on YouTube, because of a "debate" with an influencer by the name of Billy Carson.
Jun 12
2025
1 Peter 3:15 encourages; "in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you..." One of my prayers over the next few weeks is that we will all be a little better equipped to share our testimonies, and why we have hope in Christ.
Jun 5
2025
Last Sunday I talked about the Graduate Studies in Ministry program at Tabor College. I've been personally invested in this project and am excited for it. I know I wrote about this a few weeks ago, but allow me to touch on a couple points and answer a few potential questions about it!