Ephesians 4:11 And He gave some as apostles, and some as prophets, and some as evangelists, and some as pastors and teachers, 12 for the equipping of the saints for the work of service, to … Pastor-teachers – for equipping the saintsRead more
Books for Biblical Expositors
I’m getting back into full-time pastor mode. It sure is fun. It’s a privilege. It’s also a great burden — in a good sort of way. Part of this full-time thing is preaching and teaching … Books for Biblical ExpositorsRead more
Ah, there’s my blog
Amidst all the boxes from the move “up north” I seem to have misplaced my blog. I couldn’t remember which box I put it in, but as you can tell I finally found it. Our … Ah, there’s my blogRead more
Space Shuttle Columbia lost
A couple weeks ago The Homeschooling Revolution reported that the commander of the Space Shuttle Columbia, Col. Rick Husband, is a Christian, homeschooling dad. As I watch news reports, they speak of the limited possibility … Space Shuttle Columbia lostRead more
On the homefront
Today was my last day at Graphics 3. I was about a week shy of finishing my sixth year there. It was tough leaving. I’ve really enjoyed my work in the printing industry. I’ve learned … On the homefrontRead more
30 years of sadness
Some celebrate 30 years of the right to “choose”. Others are saddened by choices that have been made during the last thirty years. As a dad with eight children, whom I love with all my … 30 years of sadnessRead more
Ministry changes on the horizon
Six years ago we moved to Michigan so I could take a job at Graphics 3. Little did I know at the time that God would provide an opportunity for me to pastor in Jonesville … Ministry changes on the horizonRead more
Evangelism for the non-evangelist
Lee Strobel speaks of the challenges of evangelism in this article from Rick Warren’s Ministry Toolbox. I think church leadership needs to do a better job of helping Christians understand their role in evangelizing the … Evangelism for the non-evangelistRead more
Don’t be the same person you were last year
I’m still in that mode that has me thinking about the things I want to work on during the year 2003. I suppose many of us feel as I do; that there is a lot … Don’t be the same person you were last yearRead more
MovableType and the IE browser bug
I’m getting tired of hunting for the solution to the Internet Explorer browser bug that causes MovableType sites with their default style sheets to truncate the pages. Every time I help setup an MT site … MovableType and the IE browser bugRead more
Admirable resolutions
Glenn Teal makes some admirable resolutions for 2003. I especially appreciate his 6th, he says; “Covey challenges us to live in the realm of the important but not urgent. Planning, praying, relating, strategizing. Once a … Admirable resolutionsRead more
Christian biography
One of the things I’d like to do better in 2003 is read more, quite a bit more. I’ve been considering making a larger part of my reading, than has been customary, Christian biography. While … Christian biographyRead more