Standing on the Promises (Joshua 1)
(This blog is written as if Joshua himself is saying it.) I once had a friend who thought it would be great to be a soldier, wear a uniform and …
Does God Care How Much You Weigh?
Weight and appearance are big issues today. Americans spent more than $75 billion on weight loss and diet control last year. The CDC says 41% of Americans are obese. What …
Protect Yourself From a Spiritual Attack – 2
In the previous blog we started looking at ways to protect ourselves when attacked and how to fight through to victory. We saw 1) we must not be surprised that …
Lessons From Bible Grandparents
It’s easy to overlook the role of grandparents in the Bible until you become one. Then you notice and appreciate the special role God has for them. Actually, most of …
Protect Yourself From a Spiritual Attack – 1
We know we have an enemy who is committed to causing misery and destruction in our lives, but many times we don’t recognize his attacks. We think everything that happens …
The Pastor’s Wife and Her Church
Women are often defined or identified by their husband’s job or role. A woman married to a pastor will inevitably face expectations about her role in the church. People will …
What Does it Mean to Spiritually Lead Your Family?
Being a godly man is one of the top goals of my life, but it hasn’t been easy. I’ve had to learn what it means to me a man, no …
Is Sorcery Really All That Bad?
Sorcery is becoming accepted today. Harry Potter, Wicked, numerous Disney movies and other current books and movies paint it as something innocent and good. Witchcraft and astrology are becoming increasingly …
Do You Work Too Much or Not Enough?
Balance is something athletes need – but so do pastors and church leaders. We tend to go to extremes in what we do. That includes how we use our time. …
My Household and I Will Serve the Lord
One of my favorite Bible verses is Joshua 24:15: “But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.” I’ve had a plaque with it written on it …