Pressing on with the Spirit
On August 28, I had the chance to preach on one of my favorite topics at Hope Christian Church in La Puente, CA. A topic and a city close to my heart. Here are my sermon notes: Hope 4: Pressing … Continue reading
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Walking with the Holy Spirit
On August 21, I had the chance to preach on one of my favorite topics at Hope Christian Church in La Puente, CA. A topic and a city close to my heart. Here are my sermon notes: Walking with the … Continue reading
Listening to the Holy Spirit
On August 7, I had the chance to preach on one of my favorite topics at Hope Christian Church in La Puente, CA. A topic and a city close to my heart. Here are my sermon notes: Hope 01 Listening … Continue reading
God is in Control
On July 31, I had the privilege of preaching on Mark 13:1-37 at Hilltop Church in San Dimas, a place that is near and dear to my heart. Even better, Amy led worship! Watch here:
What Matters to God?
On July 24, I had the privilege of preaching on Mark 12:13-44 at Hilltop Church in San Dimas, a place that is near and dear to my heart. Even better, Amy led worship! Watch here:
Hope for the nations starts in local (online?) communities
One of my projects these days is helping in the development of online training for Bible Translators all over the world. I sent an email to a group of beta testers this morning, and one reply had this tagline: *We … Continue reading
Ordained
In 1980 I was baptized at San Dimas Wesleyan Church by pastor George Jenewein. His signature is on my baptism certificate. A very tiny bit more than 39 years later, I was ordained in The Wesleyan Church, and the signature … Continue reading
How I came to (officially) support women in ministry
In early 1999, my church had a major crisis, as there was a group of people who left the church and others were threatening to leave over the issue of a woman preaching on the occasional Sunday morning. It was … Continue reading
Imaging Theology
What do you see when you think about pursuing God? I remember the professor in my first theology at Wheaton asking a similar question. He asked what image of God do we find most appealing: lord, king, savior, and so … Continue reading
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I don’t believe in men in ministry
There’s a curious little story in the book of Acts about a man who wanted to purchase the power of the Holy Spirit. Simon was his name. Later, he was given the title of Simon the magician: Simon Magus. A … Continue reading
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