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MONDAY MOURNINGS SERIES: DIFFICULT REFLECTION.
Read more: MONDAY MOURNINGS SERIES: DIFFICULT REFLECTION.Yesterday I preached a sermon from Acts 21:37–22:5 that is Part 1 of Paul’s Account of What Christ Has Done. His appeal and address before both the tribune and the crowd led him to give a powerful account of how a real encounter with the Lord Jesus Christ transformed his life, showing that faithful witness flows not…
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CHILDREN OF WONDER.
Read more: CHILDREN OF WONDER.Note from Juan Carlos (Pastor Los): I’ve invited several writers from our church to contribute to this site so they can share what the Lord has placed on their hearts. The goal is to encourage those in need and to prompt thoughtful reflection. We’ve known Jen and her family for many years, and we’re thankful…
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ALL TALK AND NO TALK.
Read more: ALL TALK AND NO TALK.Recently, I was told about a post a brother shared on his Facebook page where he called the “once saved, always saved” doctrine false teaching. Apparently, there was a lot of back-and-forth in the comments. Some people agreed with him, others disagreed, and it seemed that a few of the comments began to get personal.…
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REVIVAL. WE WANT GOD TO…
Read more: REVIVAL. WE WANT GOD TO…During my time in the charismatic movement, I remember hearing many sermons where those in the pulpit repeatedly emphasized the need for God to grant revival. At the time, it didn’t seem confusing because we believed we knew what that meant. But looking back, I realize I didn’t actually understand what was being asked. If…
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MONDAY MOURNINGS SERIES: INSECURE REFLECTIONS.
Read more: MONDAY MOURNINGS SERIES: INSECURE REFLECTIONS.Today I am beginning a series on why Mondays can be difficult for me. My hope is that these reflections will resonate with other pastors who feel the weight of Mondays, especially those who, like me, wrestle with insecurity and the ongoing battle of wanting approval. Paul makes it clear in Galatians 1:10 that we are to…
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GET ON THE TRAIN.
Read more: GET ON THE TRAIN.This morning, as I was driving to start my day, I was listening to Midnight Train to Georgia by Gladys Knight & the Pips. One line in the song especially caught my attention: “I’d rather live in his world than live without him in mine.” The song tells a story about walking away from failed…