"Give praise to the LORD, proclaim his name; make known among the nations what he has done." Psalm 105:1
Several weeks ago my wife, Kristen, wrote a blog about discovering a healthy church. If you’ve read it, you may have noticed that she did not write about discovering a perfect church but, rather, a healthy church. In this age, there is no such thing as a perfect church because churches are full of sinners, …
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Is God's Word the standard for holiness in my life, or do I tend to compare my efforts at living a holy life to the efforts of those around me? This is a question I've had to ask myself several times since beginning a book study with the ladies at my church. Every summer we study a …
As many of you know there is a group coming to Pasadena and Deer Park to picket several churches in the area on June 25th. This group claims to be a Baptist Church, although I find it ironic that the members are forsaking their own assembling together (Hebrews 10:25) and are neglecting to sit under …
A few months ago I went to the optometrist to have my eyes checked. I put off going for a long time because I knew the doctor would tell me I needed glasses. It was difficult for me to read street signs, the TV was blurry, and I'd get a headache every time I tried …
Here are several books you should consider reading... right now! Divided by Faith by Michael Emerson and Christian Smith As a middle-class white male it is easy for me to look at the black-white racial issues in our country and think that the black community has a perception problem rather than a legitimate concern when …
I have a love-hate relationship with running. Typically, I jog two to three miles several times a week, but by no means do I consider myself a true "runner." Running with a jogging stroller is brutal; nevertheless I push through it and manage an average pace of 11-13 minutes per mile, depending on the day. Pitiful, …
I have been a fan of NBA basketball for as long as I can remember. As a young boy, I never missed a televised NBA game, I watched NBA Inside Stuff with Ahmad Rashād every Saturday morning, and I'd wake up each morning and check the newspaper to discover what happened in the league the night before. …
Let me start by saying that my son, for the most part, is a well-behaved child. While our family has certainly had our fair share of dinners disrupted by screaming and tears, my son is generally rather obedient. He’s usually quick to share his toys and snacks, says “please” and “thank you,” and more often …
Continue reading My Son is Not a Good Boy: Parenting Amid the Self-Esteem Movement
What exactly is Easter, and what does it mean for you and me? A recent commercial from a big retailer depicts Easter as a day where kids pull out all the stops in order to find Easter eggs, even if it means diving to the bottom of a swimming pool. For many, Easter Sunday is …
Not too long ago, as I was scrolling through my Facebook newsfeed, I came across a quote someone had posted that read: "Jesus doesn't care how much scripture we know. He cares about how we treat people." At first I didn't pay much attention to the quote, as I continued scrolling through other people's family …
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Proclaim His Name 