There is no longer a "baby" in the house. Perhaps some would consider our youngest a baby, but when your youngest child is 5, it no longer feels like a baby is in the house. Beyond that, our oldest just turned 11. I do not quite understand how it is possible, as her mother and … Continue reading For Such a Time as This
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The call for genuine faith.
I remember hearing a story about a man who would walk high wires. High wires acts are something I can not even wrap my mind around seeing as how just the thought of hanging christmas lights outside while standing on a 6 foot ladder leaves my knees shaking. This man was performing on a high wire … Continue reading The call for genuine faith.
This is the Day…
It almost seems impossible that some teenager could go through today with no actual recollection of what took place on 9/11/01. For anyone who can remember it will surely be a day and moment forever etched into our minds for as long as we are capable of remembering. The emotions that swelled up within everyone … Continue reading This is the Day…
Convert or Die (thoughts on ISIL and grace)
I read this past week the comments made by our Duck Dynasty brethren concerning the terrorists in the Middle East. In full disclosure, I read some but not all of what was discussed between Phil Robertson and the interviewer. The comment was made "we should tell them to convert to Christianity or kill them". … Continue reading Convert or Die (thoughts on ISIL and grace)
The Reality of the Gospel
There may be nothing more hindering to the power of the gospel of Jesus Christ than the millions who claim to be changed by it. This is not some attempt at settling long disputes on whether humankind is "needed" for the spread of the gospel or not because "even the rocks cry out". Instead, I … Continue reading The Reality of the Gospel
“Love” of the Unknown
It takes little to no effort to gain some type of surface level knowledge on any given subject. I have the ability to discuss professional tennis for about 3-5 minutes and then I find myself reciting the words "Pete Sampras was really hairy". Perhaps no other invention has allowed us to be content with this … Continue reading “Love” of the Unknown
Be Still My Friends
Social networks have brought me some of the most entertaining moments and conversations over the last few years. Whether it is banter between myself and my brother-in-law about sports, creating fake accounts from the perspective of bald spots, or spending ten minutes to think of a clever status to see how many "likes" I can get, … Continue reading Be Still My Friends
A Story of Influence
There are two ways of recommending true religion and virtue in the world, which God hath made use of: the one is by doctrine and precept; the other by instance and example. - Jonathan Edwards, 1749 It has become increasingly evident to me the influence one holds over those around. Society tells us that celebrities, … Continue reading A Story of Influence
Our Unity Glorifies God
This morning I get the opportunity to speak to the staff of Westside. It is a task I do not take lightly but also one in which I anticipate with much excitement. There is a passage in Romans that finds Paul telling the early church they should walk in harmony. In that harmony, they declare the … Continue reading Our Unity Glorifies God
What’s in a name? My response.
I first want to thank Todd and Quinn for sharing their thoughts on the "issue". The problem here is that my response will differ in no way from the two of theirs. To take offense at the phrase "Happy Holidays" is truly uncalled for and I believe not the response Christ himself would have. Honestly, … Continue reading What’s in a name? My response.
Ryan Frontz 