This past month, I resigned from my post as pastor of Open Door Bible Church. It was a difficult decision, and one that is still difficult even now to accept at times, when I consider the role and relationship I have had with many here in Hudson. Read the rest of this entry »
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Seeking God’s Will Together
In Premarital Counseling on September 14, 2011 at 11:13 amThe following is the first session in premarital counseling, regarding the false expectations a couple may have in seeking such counsel. Please add your comments that would help make this a better experience for a young man and a young lady. Read the rest of this entry »
The Cords of Death and Cup of Salvation: Meditations and Questions on Psalm 116
In Bible Exposition, Psalms - Book V on September 14, 2011 at 11:03 amCome, ponder some thoughts with me. Could Jesus, the Son of Mary, be in this psalm? Read the rest of this entry »
The Honor of Marriage
In Pastoral Counsel on September 8, 2011 at 11:54 pmThe following is the second session in premarital counseling, regarding the duty that a couple has to the institution of marriage itself.
Are You Weary, Pastor? An Idea for You!
In Conference on August 19, 2011 at 11:07 amIn late May, a pastor told me that he was running on ten percent. Is that how you, pastor, are feeling right now? Others I knew had been contemplating quitting. Have you thought this lately? As for myself, discouragement and stress were regular temptations and often victors. We needed help! Read the rest of this entry »
A Lesson from the Beginnings of American Fundamentalism
In Historical Sketches on May 14, 2011 at 10:30 amSome may be curious about the beginnings of American Fundamentalism. Contrary to common opinion, the beginnings of the movement do not arise from the multi-volume work The Fundamentals, but from the desire and push of a Midwestern Baptist pastor. Read the rest of this entry »
The Hypocrisy of Not Being a Hypocrite
In Pastoral Counsel on April 29, 2011 at 11:07 amIn trying not to be a hypocrite, we often become a hypocrite of a different kind. How can this trap be avoided? First Peter gives us the answer. Read the rest of this entry »
Will the Bell Toll on the Wicked? A Meditation on Psalm 36
In Gospel Questions on April 19, 2011 at 2:27 pmThe following is a poetic essay in response to Rob Bell’s book Love Wins: Read the rest of this entry »
Thanksgiving for Birth from a Cave: A Meditation on Psalm 71:6
In Personal Meditations on April 15, 2011 at 10:16 amSometimes it is the most obvious things that we fail to thank God for in our lives. The following is a meditation on the grace of birth. Read the rest of this entry »
The Political Conservative and the Rhetoric of Fear
In Political Commentary on May 6, 2011 at 3:36 amShould we fight our fears and take a stand? In conservative politics, this tactic is often encouraged, but it may not be godly. The following reflections explain why, and owe much to a conversation with a close friend following a National Day of Prayer breakfast. Read the rest of this entry »