Several years ago I reset my life. Central Oaks Community Church afforded me the privilege of having a six-week sabbatical to do so. Lynsey and I considered every possible thing in my life that may have been contributing to panic attacks I was having. One area of my life that radically changed and hasn't gone … Continue reading Social Media and Mental Health: My Experience
A Physical Bible God's Word is God's Word whether it's printed, read, sung, or digitized. A physical copy of God's Word is not more holy than a digital one. But reading a printed copy is not the same as reading a digital copy. I can't prove this, but there is a connection you make with … Continue reading Bible Study Tools I Use Regularly
The first four books of the New Testament are called the "gospels," of course--Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. They are a genre of writing that's different than the epistles, prophecy, or poetry, or even historical narrative. Because it's a unique genre of writing, it should be read with that genre in mind. It took me … Continue reading A Lightbulb Moment for How to Read the Gospels
Our sermon series called "Who Leads the Church?" has raised some questions, for which I am thankful. I am thankful because it means you all are thinking and are willing to talk with me about these things. One question I talked with someone about was the meaning of a qualification for the office of pastor-elder … Continue reading “The Husband of One Wife”
Now that I've finished the sermon series about church leadership, it's time to publicly share our plan for potentially embracing shared pastoral oversight (or a plurality of elders) at Lake Hills. What I'm about to write exists in video form on the church's YouTube page. Some History Although I've never been part of a church … Continue reading A Plan for Embracing Shared Pastoral Oversight at LHBC
