I was privileged to take part in a meeting today that many from my first pastorate will find very good. First, a little background. Like many Baptist Churches, Bethel Baptist Church formed as a split from another church. After meeting at several locations in Weatherford, the church body obtained property just off FM920 northwest…
This article was published by DesiringGod in December 2014. I present it in its entirety. Whether you feel like a beginner, or the grizzled old veteran, one of the most important things you can do is regularly read the Bible for yourself. It is a remarkable thing that we have Bibles we can read personally,…
How would you describe your spiritual growth? How do you measure it? How does it compare with last year? Do you want to change it for the better? Join me as we read the Bible in 2016! Thinking about reading through the Bible in a year may seem a little overwhelming. But it shouldn’t be….
A friend asked me on Facebook to comment on an article, “Let’s Stop Singing These 10 Worship Songs“. Here’s my response. Setting words to music has always been an appropriate way that God’s people have worshiped Him and “testified” of Him. In contrast to what “non-instrumental” church leaders say, the Bible (especially Psalms) does an…
I am resolved no longer to linger, Charmed by the world’s delight, Things that are higher, things that are nobler, These have allured my sight. Refrain: I will hasten to Him, Hasten so glad and free; Jesus, greatest, highest, I will come to Thee. I am resolved to go to the Savior, Leaving my sin…
