Our idea of fulness is not always God’s idea of fullness. Our idea of blessing is not always God’s idea of blessing. Our expectation of what God’s presence should be like is not always how it is.
Naomi’s Mixed Reception
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The Plot Thickens (Ruth 1:6-18)
An Expositional Study Through: Ruth By: Caleb Fleming Session 3: The Plot Thickens (Ruth 1:6-18) Over the last two weeks, we have started an in-depth look at the story of Ruth. We began with a brief introduction to the book. In this introduction we examined the historical and cultural context the events contained within the... Continue Reading →
Ruth: The Prologue to the Drama
God is faithful even when we are not. God is gracious even though we do not deserve grace. God is merciful even though we deserve death. God is good.
A Study Through Ruth
Shortly before the Coronavirus pandemic, I began pastoring a church in North Texas. As we worked through what our mid-week Bible study would look like amid the virus, we decided to hold an online Zoom Bible study. I was skeptical to say the least. To my surprise we have seen a consistent number every week,... Continue Reading →
Shepherd Leadership
I recently finished work on my master’s degree with a concentration in church revitalization at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. To be completely honest, I had never heard of this field prior to realizing I was actually doing the work of revitalization in the church I am currently pastoring. What was initially a surprise has quickly... Continue Reading →
Survey of Leadership
Reading biographies of history’s great characters has been something I have long enjoyed. Four such men present themselves as the subject of this essay: John Knox, Charles Spurgeon, Theodore Roosevelt, and Winston Churchill. In reading about these men, there are notable similarities in their leadership, but these similarities have significantly diverse applications. Each man... Continue Reading →
Why Abortion is a Sin
Abortion is a sin because it terminates the life of a person created in the image of God for relationship with God, worship of God, and obedience to God---all for the glory of God.
Sexual Immorality and the Gospel
It is necessary to understand the issue of sexual immorality as an issue of worship.
Why Homosexuality is Incompatible with the Gospel
Where Christ ceases to be the focus, the gospel ceases to exist.
Pastor Appreciation Month
The role of a pastor is not glamorous, but it is glorious.
Solus Christus 