I’m a Christian Pastor. I believe the temporary suspension of public gatherings to be the wisest course of action as we follow the suggestions of our government officials, the scientific community, and the emphatic media. I am not alone. Around the country we’ve seen thousands of religious leaders answer the call to #StayHome. With enthusiasm and a genuine sense of collaboration, Christian leaders have asked their … Continue reading Don’t Threaten the Church
301 years ago, Robinson Crusoe, widely considered the First English Novel, was released in England to enormous praise. Audiences loved the simple story of a castaway who spends 28 years on a remote tropical island near Trinidad. Poor Crusoe encounters prisoners, mutineers, and even cannibals during his adventurous stay. Yet the first foes he would face would not come with spears, torches, and guns. No. First, Robinson Crusoe would have to … Continue reading Crusoe, Coronavirus, & the Miraculous Benefits of Productivity
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
They call him the little green-eyed monster. The Bible calls it envy. I call it part of my spiritual journey. I know that I’m experiencing ministerial jealousy when… Instead of Rejoicing, I Find Fault All I can remember thinking when I entered the Children’s Ministry complex of NewSpring Church in Wichita was, “what I wouldn’t give to have a tenth of this space for our children’s … Continue reading Ministerial Jealousy
Don’t believe the lie of that deplorable worm who’s already been defeated. You are a child of God, a prince of the Kingdom, and a servant of the Most High God. We don’t bow before idols and we don’t cower before castrated bullies. The Devil, though powerful in his day, has no power over you; no influence in your life that you don’t allow. His downfall began in the Garden of Eden and his conquest was completed at Calvary. It was there that Christ disarmed your enemy, making a public spectacle of him, and shaming them into utter submission. Continue reading Monday Morning Lies
(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
Seldom do friends agree in totality on every subject. I have friends who prefer Popeye’s to Chick-Fil-A. I have friends who prefer Star Trek to Star Wars. I even have friends who cheer for LSU! THIS DRIVES ME CRAZY! Why? Because, I’m a control freak, and everyone should see everything as I do. However, I’ve learned that I cannot demand conformity of my friends without fundamentally altering the relationship. Therefore, deeper research and healthy debate take the place … Continue reading The History of KJV Onlyism
