The phrase "the sovereign Lord" occurs 282 times in the NIV translation of God's Word. Want to guess how many times the phrase is used in the book of Ezekiel? Two hundred and ten! Of course, for God to be sovereign means that He has supreme authority. He's the boss. Why this phrase so much … Continue reading The Sovereign Lord
"Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things," so says part of 1 Corinthians 13. Can I put the word "God's" before those phrases? I think I can, since God is love. Read it like this: "God's love bears all things. God's love believes all things. God's love hopes all … Continue reading Dear Central Oaks (Part 15)
My wife and I took some time to vote this morning. We've fulfilled our responsibility and privilege, and now we wait to learn the results. As we do, I wanted to share a thought that I hope is helpful for you all. We Christians have a unique perspective on days like today because we do … Continue reading On Election Day
Church Family, As you probably know, we Michiganders are due to vote (among other things) on a proposal related to abortion on Tuesday, November 8. The proposal is called Proposal 3. Here is the proposal: "A proposal to amend the state constitution to establish new individual right to reproductive freedom, including right to make all … Continue reading Proposal 3 Is Barbaric and Damnable
Father in heaven, may your name be revered above every name in this next hour as we remember one of your dear saints, Diane. May your kingdom come and your will be done through every word spoken, memory revisited, and tear shed. We thank you, Father, for Diane Perkola. We know that every good gift … Continue reading A Prayer at the Funeral of Diane Perkola
By now you’ve heard and/or read many things about the decision by the Supreme Court last Friday to deem the previous case of Roe v. Wade unconstitutional. I agree with this decision and am very grateful for this outcome. I hope you are too. My purpose for this post is to share what I’ve found … Continue reading What to Do Now That Roe Is Gone
In my sermon this past Sunday, I mentioned that our real battles as Christians aren’t physical, but spiritual. Ephesians 6:12 says: “For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.” … Continue reading Biblical Prayers for Those With Health Issues
Well, dear friend, we have been preaching about evangelism for a month plus now. I know it has been on your mind because of how much we’ve emphasized it. You’ve been praying for the lost in your circles and you know the Lord wants you to take a step to be more intentional about seeking … Continue reading The Greatest Untapped Opportunity for Evangelism at Our Church
Hey all, I pray you are well and growing in the Lord today and enjoying the increasingly warmer weather. What follows is a video where I share my vision for “Project Seek the Lost.” Please watch and join in as the Lord gives you opportunity. https://youtu.be/CowaqOQpK4s
Hey all, I hope you’re doing well today and enjoying the sunshine. (Man, our weather is crazy no?) When we brought on Pastor Chris as a part time associate, we knew we wanted him to serve in more ways than just teenagers, but we didn’t know what that might be. After some discussion and prayer, … Continue reading Adjusting Roles a Bit With Pastor Chris
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