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Temptation and Jesus' Victory
02/02/10
In Matthew chapter 4 we read about how Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness where He was tempted by the devil. During His time in the wilderness the devil tempted Jesus in three areas that I believe pastors are tempted...[more]
Obama and McCain: What to Look For in a Leader
10/20/08
As you consider the future during the next election cycle, know that God has considered it as well. God has prepared guiding rules for us to use when selecting political leaders. When we think of government controversies and...[more]
Olympic Pride
08/16/08
“You are a team USA fan because you say ‘we’. You say ‘We won the race by .08.’ You say ‘We won 8 golds.’” So begins AT&T’s commercial that has been running these Olympics. The Olympics...[more]
The Call of God
06/23/08
The call of God is powerful. As we turn the pages of Scripture we see mighty (and frequently terrifying) things happen when people are called by God: a social outcast starts hammering nails into gopher wood on a dry plain;...[more]
Edgy
05/14/08
“Edgy” is an adjective that connotes savvy, trendy, pushing the envelope. Living on the cusp of change can be wonderful or terrifying. Planning worship services that are creative, current, and powerful is a challenge...[more]
Church Planter or Crossing Guard?
11/17/07
My name is Ben, and I am a church planter. Sounds like an introduction I would give at a 12 step program. Maybe you have to have a problem to be a church planter. It is tough, but rewarding. I think that...[more]
Unlikely Heroes
11/04/07
Leadership is often learned in the earliest years of our lives. My best leadership lessons were learned by observation. Scott H. was the biggest, baddest boy on my block. He made (and broke) the rules, picked the teams, and...[more]
