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The Idea Talks – Episode 09 – Parenting Children to Love Jesus

In this episode, Pastor Josh sits down with his siblings to talk about parenting children to love Jesus through the perspective of their upbringing. This is part one of a two part episode. In this episode, Pastor Josh sits down with his siblings to talk about parenting children to love Jesus through the perspective of their upbringing. This is part two of a two part episode. Continue reading The Idea Talks – Episode 09 – Parenting Children to Love Jesus

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Family Time

Children simply grow up too quickly. Heather and I were out to dinner in January on a date night when the subject matter of children naturally arose.  Scarlett’s humor, Savannah’s sensitivity, and Jonathan’s recent growth spurt were the topics at hand when we were suddenly struck by terrible thought.  Jonathan is growing up.  We quickly began to do the math and realized that we only … Continue reading Family Time

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The Resilient Christian (3 secrets to long-lasting success)

Jesus terrified the disciples. At least, I would have been terrified while listening to Jesus’ grim predictions of the future. There they sat atop of the Mount of Olives overlooking the Temple while Jesus described in vivid detail impending wars, imminent persecutions, and global plagues. Yet in the midst of describing this terrible time Jesus gave the secret to enduring ministry and permanent achievement. He … Continue reading The Resilient Christian (3 secrets to long-lasting success)

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When God Moves Them Away

(**Perhaps the most difficult aspect of pastoral ministry is watching people leave the church you pastor. Though people leave a church for a variety of reasons it always comes down to the same thing: The Great Shepherd is moving His sheep. After several recent conversations with friends who are experiencing this difficulty, I felt led to share what I’ve been learning over the past few … Continue reading When God Moves Them Away

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The Old Independent Baptist

Recently I wrote an article called The New Independent Baptist. The response was warm and wonderful. Ministry leaders ranging from newly minted college-graduates to long-established veteran pastors contacted me with kind words and full agreement. Across the age spectrum it appeared that we had accomplished our goal of encouraging the next generation of leaders in this Christian movement.  Unfortunately, what was an encouragement to many … Continue reading The Old Independent Baptist

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Christian Living, Featured

Time For The Kids In Your Life

“And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.” – Ephesians 6:4 I am a very passionate person by nature. If I do something, I typically put my all into it. Two of my many passions are sports and connecting with people. In our technological world of satellite TV, mobile streaming, Facebook, Twitter, … Continue reading Time For The Kids In Your Life

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An Essential Act of Christian Worship

Luke 6:38 “Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again.” Everyone has seen a toddler sitting in a corner of the room, surrounded by piles of toys, boldly proclaiming “mine” to anyone who … Continue reading An Essential Act of Christian Worship

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