In Chapter 2 of John MacArthur’s book, “Fool’s Gold?” he states, “‘Seeker Sensitive’ preaching fosters people who are consumed with their own well-being.” (p. 39,40). Pastor MacArthur feels that there are too many simplistic preachers of God’s Word that are more focused on meeting the needs of people rather than meeting the ultimate need for [...]
Fool’s Gold or Purpose Driven, You Decide. (Part 1)
In his book, Fool’s Gold, John MacArthur writes, “…we are reminded of the need to discriminate between truth and falsehood…Discriminate simply means ‘to make a clear distinction.’” (p. 21). Pastor MacArthur is making a call to preach the Word of God. In a world where everything we say or do must be “politically correct” Pastor [...]
Be Transformed, Not Conformed
I have often told the story of when I used to work for the Oregon Department of Corrections and the day that I discovered that I had become desensitized to the world around me. It was March 4, 2004. I was standing in the kitchen of my nephews mother’s house, talking with the grandmother of [...]
Worry not about tomorrow…
I’ve started Ezekiel. For now, I’m simply reading through it, reading the study notes in my bible. Once I read through it, I’ll then read through it again. Then I will begin to break it down into smaller chunks. Chapter by chapter. Then I’ll get down to verse by verse. I will be in Ezekiel [...]
Surrender…
So, I’m at work and taking a break. We do get those here. It’s kind of nice. I’ve been thinking a lot about where I am, what I’m doing, where I’m going. I was thinking this morning about the three years that Christ was in ministry. Then, I was reading Galatians, and thought how Paul [...]
To wait upon the Lord…
I feel a little bit lost lately. It’s almost like being trapped in the “Twilight Zone”. Everyday is the same. Or, maybe a little closer to the movie Groundhogs Day. There seems to be this continuous cycle of “same ole same ole” with no change in sight. Most of my feelings revolve around not really [...]
Drugs Really Do Suck
Drugs really do suck. They consume a person’s mind and body until they eventually run you into the very pit of hell. It’s been an interesting week. I received a phone call on Monday night from a friend. They had a homeless woman in their house and she told them that she wanted to kick [...]
As iron sharpens iron…
Proverbs 27:17 “As iron sharpens iron, so a man sharpens the countenance of his friend.” “Sticks and stones, may break my bones, but words will never hurt me!” You’ve heard it before, maybe as a young child on the playground. Possibly, you’ve even spoken these words to others when they have used negative words against [...]
DESTINATIONS…
Sitting…In a car…At a light… Looking…To the left…To the right…To the front…To the rear… Cars…Some with one person…Some with more than one person… All going somewhere… Maybe to the bank. Maybe to the doctor. A funeral. A wedding. The store. School. To see mom. To see a brother…or a sister. Maybe, like me, they are [...]
