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The one who has been abused, or is still being abused, has many needs. Protection, safety, and defense are some of the practical needs that must be met as a result of God’s command to love our neighbor as we
Continue readingDo the troubles of life ever leave you so wiped out physically, mentally, and emotionally that all you can do is squeak out “God, help me!”? Then Psalm 121 is for you. What solid encouragement the psalmist penned for us
Continue readingTake 20 minutes this weekend to read these 5 helpful articles: You’re Always Being Fed–It’s Sometimes Just Cotton Candy – “Cotton candy preaching works against itself. Whatever methodology a pastor works from, his goal is the same: to see people
Continue readingFulfil in us all Your good pleasure. Carry forward the work of faith by Your divine power. Since You have begun a good work in us, perform it until the day of Christ Jesus. Gracious Lord, perfect everything that concerns
Continue readingThis morning, the following prayer from Matthew Henry’s A Way to Pray fed my soul and lifted my spirit as it directed my thoughts to the greatness of God’s mercy. O our Covenant Lord, you are good and always ready
Continue reading“Friendship is to be valued for what there is in it, not for what can be gotten out of it. When two people appreciate each other because each has found the other convenient to have around, they are not friends,
Continue readingIn yesterday’s post, I began a 3-part summary of the teaching the men of our church received at our annual retreat this past weekend with Jonathan Holmes. Part one in this blog series introduced the topic of biblical friendship by
Continue readingWhy are friendships in the church disappearing? That was the opening question at our church’s annual men’s retreat this past weekend with Jonathan Holmes, as he taught on Forging Friendships for Life. With Jonathan’s permission, I will pass on to
Continue readingHere are 6 articles that I found interesting and personally edifying this week. Distracted Shepherds? – Matthew Olson writes, “Technology certainly speeds things up, but not all of the effects are good. Pastors are not exempt.” Supporting the NANC Proposed
Continue readingRepent for the lack of love you have displayed toward your brothers and sisters. Confess with sorrow the times you have not lived in peace with your relatives, neighbours, and friends. Seek God’s pardon for the times you have treated
Continue readingGospel Restoration: The Church’s Response to Abuse is the theme for Central Seminary’s fall conference October 7-8, 2013. America faces staggering numbers of abuse cases, and the Church must respond to this crisis with integrity, sensitivity, and conviction. While society
Continue readingThis morning, after spending time in Psalm 34, I read through a portion of Kenneth Boa’s wonderful devotional book Face to Face, Volume 1: Praying the Scriptures for Intimate Worship. One particular section ministered to my heart and soul as
Continue readingTwo days ago, I mentioned that I would send you the audio links from the recent conference hosted by the Biblical Counseling Training Center of Arizona. I was notified this morning that they are now available. All of the main
Continue readingFirst Corinthians 13:4-7 is probably the world’s most cross-stitched passage of Scripture. The poetic beauty of its truth is celebrated and admired. It’s also the Scripture that is most used on greeting cards that are given to newlyweds. However, there
Continue readingTen days ago, I was given the privilege to speak at the annual conference of the Biblical Counseling Training Center of Arizona, which finds its home at Grace Covenant Church. It was a joy to spend a few days with
Continue readingHere are 5 articles I encourage you to read: Why Men Have Stopped Singing in Church – “Men are doers, and singing was one of the things we used to do together in church. It was a chance to participate. Now, with
Continue readingWhile meditating on Psalm 68 this morning, I found encouragement from thinking on the many descriptions of God. God is the Judge (vv. 1-3) God rides to our help (v. 4, Cf. Deut 33:26) God is a father to the
Continue readingWhat is it that you need the Lord to do? What seems impossible due to your limited strength? Let me encourage you to spend time today reflecting on Psalm 68. That’s the Psalm I have chosen for my own meditation
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By God’s grace, I’m a husband, dad, grandpa, and pastor at Cornerstone Community Church in Mayfield Hts, OH. I love Christ because He first loved me.
