Category Archives: Bible Study

Jesus: The Cosmic Santa Claus

Posted on September 11, 2017 by

“The Jesus You Know” series (post #5) I was licensed to preach in October of 1992 and formally ordained into the ministry in February of 1993. Upon my ordination, I began my first pastorate. This means that I’m in my … Continue reading →

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Filling In the Gaps of My Learning

Posted on May 3, 2017 by

I grew up in a small, rural, conservative Southern Baptist Convention church. I believed in Jesus as my Savior at a young age, was baptized, and joined the church. I went to Sunday School just about every Sunday and stayed … Continue reading →

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When God Doesn’t Make a Way

Posted on April 1, 2017 by

My previous post was entitled “God Can Make a Way” and was based upon the story found in Acts 12:1-19. That post focused upon how God made a way of escape for Peter as Peter sat in a Roman prison … Continue reading →

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How’s Your Driving These Days?

Posted on October 29, 2016 by

Christian apologist and author Lee Strobel tells about a police officer who pulled over a car that was traveling at a strangely low speed. As the officer approached the driver’s window he noticed that the car was full of elderly … Continue reading →

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Storytelling

We preachers are constantly encouraged to use effective illustrations and make our sermons more like “storytelling.” It’s advice that I really do try to implement. After all, Jesus was the greatest communicator who ever lived and His favorite style of … Continue reading →

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A Little Alternative News For You Today

Posted on December 1, 2012 by

There is a certain website that I visit each day to get what it calls “alternative news.” The news comes from a wide range of offbeat topics: new archaeological findings, experiments scientists are currently conducting, recent sightings of Bigfoot, etc., … Continue reading →

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Are You Getting Better?

Posted on November 27, 2012 by

Football season is still going strong in the college and professional ranks, but it’s been over for some time now for my son Royce’s 5th/6th grade team. Since he played center, I helped out a little bit coaching our linemen. … Continue reading →

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