Traditionally in our culture we have seen the area of housework firmly in the category of wifely duties. In fact, some have taken this cultural practice and attempted to spiritualize it by tacking on a Bible verse or two. Yet for every verse that teaches a wife is take care of the home (Titus 2:5) there is another verse that teaches a husband is to … Continue reading Five ways a husband can help his wife at home
For those interested in what my Sunday looks like before I get up to preach on sunday morning, I thought I’d give a little “behind-the-scenes” tour of my Sunday morning routine. I like to wake up between 5:30 and 5:45am. I normally like to stay up late and get up late but this does’t work for me on sunday mornings. Since our 1st service begins … Continue reading My Sunday Morning Routine
We have been posting our sermons online now for several years. This is not something that I would’ve thought would have a tremendous impact on our ministry. However, I have been surpassed by the amount of individuals who follow our weekly web broadcasts. If you are a member of Southern Hills I’d like to explain why we offer this service. If you are a fellow … Continue reading Someone is Watching (The impact of sermons online)
I’m kind of a collaborative individual. It’s just the way I like to work. I love to get in a room and discuss plans, strategy and implantation with smart people. Our pastoral team (Jason, Fred, Steve & Myself) succeeds when we are able to share ideas, dissect those ideas, challenge those ideas and then detail the implementation of those ideas. From our passion for creativity … Continue reading Idea Day
Honestly, I have enough vices. I didn’t need another. This is why I didn’t drink coffee. That and the fact I didn’t really like a cup full of bitterness every morning, thank you very much. But a few years ago my wife asked if I wanted a sip of her Mocha Frappuccino Double Blended with Whipped Cream from Starbucks. Like Adam persuaded by his feminine … Continue reading The Frappuccino is the Gateway Coffee
Life is not always easy! We go through disappointments. We live with unmet expectations. We have memories of hurtful experiences and even abuse. We often relate with Job who said, “Man…is of few days, and full of trouble.” Our eyes are focused on bad things. Our minds are tuned in to negative thoughts. And, if we are not careful, we can become sad, cynical, or … Continue reading Thankful
I love the Scriptures! After 23 years as a Christian, 11 of those as a pastor, I have grown more in love with the Bible each and every day. However, though all Scripture is inspired and profitable, I do have my favorites. Here’s my list: 12. The Foundation Verse II Timothy 3:16-17 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, … Continue reading My 12 Favorite Bible Verses
In the 8 weeks we have been studying The Villains of the Bible, I have come to the conclusion that the Pharisees were possibly the greatest villains in all of the Bible. They had the opportunity of leading the nation of Israel in receiving their long awaited Messiah, but they refused. Instead they have been relegated to the trash bin of history and their once … Continue reading Understanding a Pharisee
