The dynamics of discipleship (part 27)

And the devil said to Him, “If You are the Son of God, command this stone to become bread.” – LUKE 4:3Jesus was tired, hungry, and thirsty from His 40-day fast when the devil questioned Him about who He was.Satan never approaches the strong or vigilant because he knows he can’t gain an advantage,...

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: Is that the old ship of Zion? (part 1)

Good early autumn to everyone. Welcome to the “front porch.”This past Lord’s Day we visited an old account of the story of “Zion.”

OUT TO PASTOR: How much coffee – is too much coffee?

I will be the first to confess that I love my coffee, especially in the morning.When anybody asks how much coffee is enough, I usually say, “Just one more cup.”My day cannot get started until I’ve had a sufficient amount of coffee.

The dynamics of discipleship (part 26)

This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief.

SPEAKING TRUTH: Do you like who you are?

Do you like who you are?I am sure all of us wish we could change a few things about ourselves. Even the most beautiful or handsome among us.But I am asking something deeper.

OUT TO PASTOR: Have nose, will snore

Having been married as long as The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage and myself, there are very few things we disagree on.I run by the idea, “Do you want to be happy, or do you want to be right?”It doesn’t cost a person a lot to give in, even when they might be right.Our relationship has been very...

The dynamics of discipleship (part 25)

Simon Peter said to them, “I am going fishing.” They said to him, “We are going with you also.” They went out and immediately got into the boat, and that night they caught nothing. But when the morning had now come, Jesus stood on the shore; yet the disciples did not know that it was Jesus.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: Breaking camp

Welcome all, to the “front-porch.”

OUT TO PASTOR: Why God gave me a tongue

One thing about getting older is that you begin to understand the old saying that you don’t know what you don’t know. It has been so true for me.

SPEAKING TRUTH: How to know what is right and wrong

Do you believe lying is wrong?What about stealing?If a married man has an adulterous affair with another woman, is that okay?How about when a person commits murder?I believe we would have universal agreement across all races, languages and nations that these are morally wrong.The questions are...