Monthly Archives: April 2018

Answering a Child’s Profound Question

Posted on April 28, 2018 by pastormike

It is amazing how kids can come up with some really profound questions.  What is even more amazing is how easily they do it. And, of course, these are the times that we, as adults dread and also have the … Continue reading →

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A Failed Teachable Moment

Posted on April 27, 2018 by pastormike

I am sure you have had times when you had the opportunity for a real teachable moment. But when you had given it some thought afterward you realized it didn’t really measure up.  We might call that a failed teachable … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Book Reviews 4.25.18

Posted on April 25, 2018 by pastormike

Book Reviews 4-25-18 The Christ of the Empty Tomb By: James Montgomery Boice Jews had prayed for him, hoped for him, and looked for him for generations. But now the one who had said he was the Messiah was dead, … Continue reading →

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Great Britain Playing God Once Again

Posted on April 24, 2018 by pastormike

While the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have begun introducing their new prince to family members, as the world awaits an announcement on the baby’s name, this same country refuses to allow little Alfie Evans a chance at life as … Continue reading →

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God is a Consuming Fire

Posted on April 20, 2018 by pastormike

Early on in my ministry, I served as a youth pastor. That early ministry was exciting and the response of teens I ministered to was equally exciting. Whenever I saw a young person respond to the Gospel it just made … Continue reading →

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A Life of Passion

Posted on April 19, 2018 by pastormike

As we again look at the concept of what it means to be a follower of Christ, there must be a reason to follow.  There is no question that as a follower we die to self ( Romans 6:3), live … Continue reading →

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Book Review for 4.20.18

Posted on April 18, 2018 by pastormike

Book Reviews for 4-20-18 Why We’re Protestant An Introduction to the Five Solas of the Reformation By: Nate Pickowicz How do you discern true vs. false Christianity? In the days of the Protestant Reformation, the core tenets of the faith were … Continue reading →

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Follow Jesus

Posted on April 13, 2018 by pastormike

In recent years we are hearing Christians describe themselves as “followers of Jesus,” instead of disciples of Christ. On the surface, the two phrases or descriptors are meant to mean the same thing. I must admit, while I use disciple … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Book Reviews 4.11.18

Posted on April 11, 2018 by pastormike

Book Review for 4.11.18 We Cannot Be Silent By: R. Albert Mohler Twenty years ago, not one nation on earth had legal same-sex marriage. Now, access to same-sex marriage is increasingly seen as a basic human right. In a matter … Continue reading →

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The Cross and Discipleship

Posted on April 10, 2018 by pastormike

In Matthew 16:21 we have a transition in the ministry of Christ.  He was nearing the end of His ministry and now was the time for Him to start zeroing in on His private ministry with the disciples. Jesus is … Continue reading →

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