Hypocrisy. Webster’s defines it as “a feigning (pretending) to be what one is not or to believe what one does not; especially: the false assumption of an appearance of virtue or religion.” This very kind of pretense was rampant among the religious elite in Jesus’ day. It’s why they couldn’t stand Him (and ultimately had […]
Sometimes you just need to worship because… (10 reasons)
October 8, 2010 by
This post (and the list below) is really born out of a heavy heart. I won’t explain the heaviness other than to say that heaviness can sometimes last for a long time. In steps “worship.” We can’t see the forest for the trees sometimes. Especially during hardship. (Has it ever happened to you?) Worship lifts […]
Standing In The Evil Day
October 5, 2010 by
Christ’s disciples abandoned Him. At the height of His need they ran for the hills. They left Him alone. They turned their backs. They walked away. All except one. John. He was there in the courtyard to hear the false witnesses. (John 18:15) He was at the foot of the cross to receive Christ’s mother […]
When Death Calls
September 30, 2010 by
I’d just talked to her at church the day before. She was the last one to leave and she told me of a song on her heart. So when the phone rang and the caller said, “She’s dead,” I hung up in disbelief. “Huh? It can’t be true.” I ran out the door and drove […]
Sins Of A Sexual Kind
September 29, 2010 by
“‘But I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lust for her has already committed adultery with her in his heart.’” (Matthew 5:28) Ted Haggard. Tiger Woods. Bishop Eddie Long. All three have something in common. (Long’s situation is still coming to light as of this writing.) Sex sins. Whether you’re […]
So You Want To Start a Bible Study, Do You?
September 27, 2010 by
So you want to start a Bible study? (Maybe?) And let’s just say ~ with a focus on men in particular. (Sorry ladies. Check out @LifeVerse for that.) Men are a tough nut to crack (and they’re “nutty,” too!). They are suspicious. (I am.) They don’t like being manipulated. (It happens.) They can sniff out […]
21 Twitter Tips from Pastor Mike
September 24, 2010 by
Many moons ago (in a faraway land~not), my adventure with Twitter began. Honestly, I had no idea what a wonderful experience lie ahead. Tens of thousands of tweets and replies later, I guess the best way to sum it up is I am a better Christian man. (I love Jesus even more.) I have met […]
So You Want To Start a Bible Study, Do You?
September 22, 2010 by
So you want to start a Bible study? (Maybe?) And let’s just say ~ with a focus on men in particular. (Sorry ladies. Check out @LifeVerse for that.) Men are a tough nut to crack (and they’re “nutty,” too!). They are suspicious. (I am.) They don’t like being manipulated. (It happens.) They can sniff out […]
Author and Finisher of Faith
September 20, 2010 by
“And again He (Christ) took the twelve aside and began to tell them what was going to happen to Him, saying, ‘Behold, we are going up to Jerusalem, and the Son of Man will be delivered to the chief priests and the scribes; and they will condemn Him to death and will hand Him over […]
Help For When Your Ship’s (Life’s) Falling Apart
September 15, 2010 by
“[T]hey used supporting cables in undergirding the ship.” (Acts 27:17a) It happens to all of us. We experience situations in life that try our souls/squeeze us to the very depth of our beings. It could be a job loss or cancer or the sudden death of a loved one or friend – you name it […]
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