Serving at The Grove Church is paramount! Without the whole body involved in ministry, we are simply spinning our wheels. Go to a monster truck rally and observe the driver of that big rig. Does he only function on 2 wheel drive? Of course not! He "locks em all in". Four wheel drive. If your [...]
I am preparing for the next sermon series on Romans at church. In my preparation reading I found some interesting comments by John MacArthur that I thought worthy for reflection. He writes, The ultimate goal in many lives today is little more than perpetual self- satisfaction. Every object, every idea, every circumstance, and every person [...]
I am still working through Holiness by Grace by Bryan Chapell. He was talking about mercy in the chapter I am in, and interjected a unique experience that reminded me of the values of relationships in the church, especially personal relationships that may know the intimate details of our lives. He writes (referring to a conversation [...]
I was reading a devotion by C.H. Spurgeon and was reminded of the phrase, "I only have eyes for you.". You might have heard some young man say that to the girl he is courting or to his wife. I have been around a few people in my life who live in such a way [...]
I love movies like Master and Commander, Pirates of the Caribbean, and Mutiny on the Bounty. The impressiveness of the ships holds my attention easily, but even with awe when the battle scenes occur. One of the things that I have learned watching these movies is the proximity that is required when the battles ensue [...]
I received an encouraging comment this week from a friend in our church. They referenced the passion I had while communicating a specific point of the message this week. In particular it was the remarks Job made regarding meeting his redeemer (Job 19:25). In thanking them for the encouragement I realized something that I hadn't [...]
At Christmas time last year Katie and I gave two books to our oldest children (Rebecca and Christian). They are the first two of four in the Wingfeather Saga, a series written by Andrew Peterson. I actually had the privilege of meeting Andrew several years ago when I was doing youth minister in East Tennessee. [...]