November 30, 2008
Thanksgiving is a fantastic holiday. It is not yet commercialized (unless you cave in to “consumerism Friday”), it focuses on family, and it reminds us that God has given us far beyond what we deserve. This Thanksgiving I want to express my gratitude to God for the gift he has given me in being your [...]
November 30, 2008
Isaiah 40:1-5 Comfort, comfort my people, says your God. Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and cry to her that her warfare is ended, that her iniquity is pardoned, that she has received from the LORD’s hand double for all her sins. A voice cries: “In the wilderness prepare the way of the LORD; make straight in [...]
November 23, 2008
Back in the good old days, say, 2002, we lived in a world where the declaration, “We don’t have a T.V.” was both shocking and indicative of a desire not to imbibe broadcast media. Those days are gone, however, as the world of free online T.V. shows has officially arrived. For instance, on NBC’s website [...]
November 14, 2008
When I was growing up, my dad found a way to clean out the refrigerator in one fell swoop: hobo stew. At least, that’s what he called it. If any leftovers lingered in the chilled box because the serving wasn’t big enough to eat at the next meal, he solved the pileup by tossing them [...]
November 7, 2008
I write this article from Miami, where I am attending a pastor’s conference with some dear brothers, most of whom are African-American. The conference is focusing on the seven letters to the seven churches in Revelation 2-3, which delights my heart as we as a church read Revelation this month. Last night Ken Jones, who [...]
