Today’s Blog is a guest post from my wife, Heather. Enjoy! “Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican. The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men are, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican. I fast twice in the week, I give … Continue reading Battling a Critical Spirit
(The Next Phase for the Idea Network) We keep meeting young men who are looking for solid mentorship. We keep meeting seasoned leaders who desire to impact the next generation. We encounter so many young women who are longing for wisdom and encouragement. We encounter so many mature women who are gushing with love and ministry experience. Yet, for some reason, these separate parties aren’t … Continue reading IDEA MENTORING
Josh, why are you doing this? Friends and detractors alike have asked me this same question over the last few weeks. Why enter the decades-old debate regarding KJV-Onlyism? Why go public with my views rather than keeping them to myself and my church? It’s because I want to stay in unity and fellowship with my brothers who use the KJV, but some of them have … Continue reading A Bible for the Plow Boy
I’m often asked if our church still has a Sunday evening service and a Wednesday evening service. I grew up in a Christian tradition that scheduled Sunday morning services, Sunday evening services, and Wednesday evening prayer meetings. This custom was established by visionary men in the 19thCentury who desired to give their congregants more opportunity to study the Scripture, pray together, and minister to one another. By … Continue reading Three to Thrive No Longer
MENTORSHIP (The Missing Ingredient) Things have turned out pretty well for me… so far. That’s not to say I don’t have my problems. I can’t get off sugar. I waste too much time watching movies. And I still have a short temper that can get me in trouble with my closest friends and family. But, as a whole, my life seems to be humming by … Continue reading MENTORSHIP – the missing ingredient?
We live in a very exciting day and age! The God of Heaven has been reaching into the hearts of men and women around this country and calling them into the great work of evangelism, mission work, pastoral care. It’s time to rejoice! For decades the Church has been praying that the “Lord of the Harvest” would send forth laborers into the harvest field, and … Continue reading Plant, Replant, or Revitalize
Jonathan is the kind of kid that will surely be a trendsetter. He is cool in demeanor, calm in disposition, and pretty good looking. What can I say…he looks just like his old man. This is not the only characteristic that we share. We also have a similar sense of humor, love the Vegas Golden Knights, share a passion for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and … Continue reading Why My 15-Year-Old Son Still Has a Flip-Phone
On Saturday morning a group of innocent people arrived at their house of worship intending to practice their faith in peace. An evil and bigoted man took this opportunity to reign terror and violence upon an unsuspecting crowd. Pittsburgh was devastated. The Tree of Life Synagogue will never be the same. And our society has turned a corner into a dark yet familiar alley. Religious … Continue reading Now Worship is an Act of Bravery
