As you know, we are in the process of closing Search And See Ministries. One of the vital partnerships we held was with our pastor friends serving in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania under the leadership of Pastor John Musiikhu, Tiriki, Kenya. While...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
The sermon I preached from Proverbs 7, “Pornography Kills,” has quickly become the most popular download on our Sermon Audio page. Many people are hurting and are being destroyed by this epidemic. However, like any other fleshly vice,...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Our church is currently in the annual phase of formulating our upcoming budget for 2012-2013. The finance team is meeting, the elders and ministry leaders are planning, discussing, forming visions, etc. We are working together to see where the...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
I have recently finished reading three books, and I would commend each one to you as profitable and worthy of your time. “It is Well” by Mark Dever and Michael Lawrence. This is a compilation of expository sermons preached by Dever and...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
This past Sunday I preached a message from Psalm 139:13-16 titled “The Truth of Life” as part of our Celebration of Life day. Given the sermon topic, I was able to share ultrasound pictures of our daughter with the congregation. The...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Our move across country brought about a number of changes in our lives. We found ourselves in a new state, a new community, a new home, a new ministry, a new church, etc. In addition, a change was needed with Search And See in order for us to...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Bringing the Gospel Home: Witnessing to Family Members, Close Friends, and Others Who Know You Well. By Randy Newman. Wheaton: Crossway, 2011. I don't know of any Christian who hasn't struggled with this issue, and I don't know of any better...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Ecclesiastes 3:11 says, “...He has put eternity into man’s heart...” There’s something about us that just knows there is more to this life than this life. We have a divine, inherent fingerprint, if you will. Something lies...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Last week I turned 39 years old. My wife so lovingly reminded me, “This is the last year you will be in the 30s!” Yikes. When you say, I’m “x” number of years old and “holding,” exactly what are you...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Just Do Something. By Kevin DeYoung. Chicago: Moody, 2009. The subtitle to DeYoung’s book is classic: “How to make a decision without dreams, visions, fleeces, impressions, open doors, random Bible verses, casting lots, liver shivers,...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
