This is a guest post from Pastor Fred Murray. Check out his blog at fredmurrayjr.com What is a tithe? I remember sitting in church as a seven year old looking at a small envelope in front of my seat and read the phrase “my tithes and offerings.” I really did not know what that phrase meant at the time. I looked over to my mom … Continue reading The Path of Giving
I guess I’m a Millennial, though I barely make the cutoff that many have arbitrarily placed on this demographic. I was born in the summer of 1980. Not really a Gen-Xer, barely a millennial, I awkwardly find myself in limbo between both worlds. I guess the best proof that I’m a Millennial is that you are currently reading my blog and this paragraph I’ve written … Continue reading Young Leaders
I love the game! I love to be in the game and NOT on the sidelines watching the game. To begin with, you have to understand how much I love sundays. I look forward to this day all week long. Aside from my family time, my entire week is spent in preparation for sunday. I read, study, plan, write and practice my sermon. I put … Continue reading The Sunday I Got Benched
The church is buzzing with excitement as we approach our annual Bible Conference. We are only days away from this incredible 3 day event! Here is what’s in store: Evangelist David Young – Sunday, 6:00pm This incredible speaker will be kicking off our conference on sunday night. David Young has been a personal friend of mine since I was a teenager. Yet this is not … Continue reading Southern Hills Bible Conference – Jan 26-28
I know that some might be offended at the question. “The Bible isn’t difficult to understand,” they may claim. But the fact is, I’ve been studying the book my entire life and there are still portions of the Scripture that I struggle to understand. Even Peter mentions that some Scripture written by Paul would be difficult for some to understand. (II Peter 3:16) Stop! Don’t … Continue reading Why is the Bible Difficult to Understand?
The Temple Mount where Solomon built the 1st temple, Ezra built the 2nd, and Kind Herod built the 3rd before it was destroyed by Rome in A.D. 70. Sitting on top of the mount is currently a Muslim place of worship called the Dome of the Rock. The Garden of Gethsemane where Jesus prayed before being sold into the hands of the enemy. The Broad … Continue reading My Pilgrimage – Update
What an amazing experience this has been. Let me share what I mean… The Sermon on the Mount In Matthew 5-7 we read that Jesus went up into a mountain and taught the disciples. Perhaps its because I’m from the Western United States that I have such high standards for the usage of the word mountain. Nevertheless, the gospels often speak of Jesus retreating into … Continue reading My Pilgrimage – Day 2
To say that Caesarea was a city built for a king would not be simple hyperbole. Herod the Great had plenty of money and wanted to spend it. He spent it on building projects. He built a palace in Jerusalem, a magnificent winter palace in Massada, and his own Israeli capitol city. He called it Caesarea to honor the Roman Caesar and to make it … Continue reading Caesarea – Sparking the Gentile Revival
