Hell ain’t a party

I have seen these types of pictures on my feed since the passing of rock legend Ozzy Osbourne. It is sad…there needs to be an honest conversation about eternity. There was a decision made a few decades ago that we need focus on Life in Christ and not focus on hell. I am a proudContinue reading “Hell ain’t a party”

Can it be that simple?

I am placing the finishing touches on tomorrows sermon.  I am having a tough time.  We are systematically going through the book of Romans. I am preaching on Romans 5:12-21. It is a great passage that contrasts Adam and Jesus.  Death and Life.  Judgement and Justification.  I don’t have a problem with the text orContinue reading “Can it be that simple?”

Slow Down and DO something

In June of 1994 I sat before an ordination council and was asked what was my favorite scripture?  I answered, Psalm 46:10 “He says. Be still and know that I am God; I will be exalted in the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.”  Truth is, that was simply the verse I hadContinue reading “Slow Down and DO something”

Christians Christmas Insecurities.

Tell me if you have heard this before? “They are putting stuff out for Christmas earlier every year!” “The commercialization of Christmas is stealing the true meaning of Christmas!” “Satan is trying to distract us from the meaning of Christmas!” Can I just ask everyone to relax?  Christians can be the most insecure human beingsContinue reading “Christians Christmas Insecurities.”