There’s something scary about shadows. When I was a boy, there was a mystery series on the radio called, “The Shadow.” The program began with eerie music that got your blood flowing. It was an intriguing program, built around mysterious events and suspicious characters. Have you ever walked down a brightly lit street at night… Continue reading THE SHADOW OF THE ALMIGHTY – The Promise of the Almighty’s Presence, Protection and Provision
Category: Insights for Life
Living With Wrong Choices
A while back, a lady in her 20’s came to see me. She’d been married for about four years and now there were a couple of children. “Pastor,” she said, “I’ve married the wrong man.” After hearing her story and discovering the facts, I concluded she was probably right. She had made a wrong choice… Continue reading Living With Wrong Choices
DO YOU LOVE YOURSELF?
When Betty came into my office, she was distraught, confused and disturbed. She blurted out, “ I hate myself and I know that isn’t right. I know I should love myself, but I can’t. Pastor, please help me!” Betty is typical of many people who struggle with life and who think they are supposed to… Continue reading DO YOU LOVE YOURSELF?
WORSHIP: The Entertainment Model
A while back I was asked to speak on an unusual topic at an interdenominational conference for church leaders. The topic I was assigned was, “Worship: The Entertainment Model.” I’d never heard the term before. In fact, at first, I was insulted that I would be asked to speak on such a topic. It was… Continue reading WORSHIP: The Entertainment Model
FACING DEATH FEARLESSLY
For many years, I have wanted to write a book on the Christian theology of death. There is so little reliable information available, and people have a great deal of confusion about it. I never have written the book because publishers know people aren’t willing to buy such books. People avoid talking about and even… Continue reading FACING DEATH FEARLESSLY
THE HEALTH CARE DEBATE: Truth and Civility Please!
I have been a conservative, evangelical pastor and church leader for more than 45 years. During that time, I have carefully guarded myself against speaking publicly on most political issues and have refused to take public partisan positions in reference to political parties. I am a preacher of the gospel not a political advocate. So… Continue reading THE HEALTH CARE DEBATE: Truth and Civility Please!
HANDLING DISAGREEMENTS
Americans disagree about what to do about health care. Christians disagree about the purpose of the local church. Couples disagree about how to spend money. As have all leaders, I’ve experienced disagreements. Certainly, not everyone has seen life the way I have nor have they had the same vision for ministry that I have had.… Continue reading HANDLING DISAGREEMENTS
MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR WEAKNESS
Who is weak, and I do not feel weak? (2 Corinthians 11:29). We are not called to follow Christ because we are strong. It seems that human weakness is a qualification for serving the Master. And we are all weak. I’ve heard Billy Graham say many times, “If God takes his hands off me, my… Continue reading MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR WEAKNESS
ARE YOU A GREAT LOVER?
I once asked a group of young men, “What kind of lover are you?” After some sheepish looks at each other, one of them said, “It depends what girl I am with!” These guys missed the point of the question. I did not ask them about the girls of their dreams; it was a question… Continue reading ARE YOU A GREAT LOVER?
GOD, THE MASTER MUSICIAN
Sometimes I have felt that I was pastoring the Goldilocks church as I listened to the comments of parishoners about the music during a service. It was always hard to get the music just right to please everyone. I’ve heard it all. “The music is too loud. The music is too dated, can’t we sing… Continue reading GOD, THE MASTER MUSICIAN