Church on Christmas?
One of the oddest questions that popped up in 2005, 2011, and 2016 is the question of whether or not churches should have Sunday services when Christmas falls on a Sunday.
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Regular Pastors Must Be Missionaries
I’m no missionary, just a regular pastor. However, I did rub shoulders with a bunch of missionaries during my time at Southern Seminary.
The Plan of Damnation
While many church-going folks would have some familiarity with the phrase “plan of salvation,” few of us have ever stopped to think about a “plan of damnation.”
The Most Selfish People
I’m convinced that Americans in the twenty-first century are the most selfish people.
Pray for Your Regular Pastor
Recently I came across a wonderful quote in AW Pink’s An Exposition of Hebrews.
One Sermon at a Time
If your pastor preaches expository sermons, walking his congregation through a particular passage of Scripture, he carries a heavy burden when he steps into the pulpit.
Preaching Brick by Brick
That’s the task of preaching. Not building an imposing and impressive wall each and every Sunday, but simply laying one brick at a time and laying it straight and square.
Mourner or Missionary
Odessa is unlike any of the other cities I’ve lived in In Odessa, a remarkable number of people feel “out of place,” like they don’t really belong here.
Thoughts on Apostasy and Deconstruction
It seems like we hear a new story every week. Some prominent preacher, musician, or Christian celebrity has walked away from the Christian faith.
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