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Scripture

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November 14, 2025

Shake Off the Dust and Keep Moving Forward

You know, ministry isn’t always the smooth road we imagine, sometimes it’s more like hobbling on crutches after a tough fall, or healing up after multiple surgeries. I remember a time early in my walk when I shared the Gospel with a close friend, only to have him turn away, mocking the very truths that had changed my life. It stung, and in the quiet […]

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August 11, 2025

The Shepherd’s Scars: Why God Chose the Lowest to Show Us True Leadership

I was in the airport and found myself talking to a business executive once, and he dropped a line that stuck with me. Once he learned that I was a bivocational pastor, and in ministry for the outcome and not the income, He said shepherds in the ancient world were the bottom of the barrel, basically the janitors of their day. I looked him in […]

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August 6, 2025

The Sin of Complaining: A Call to Trust and Gratitude

As we journey through life, we often face moments where the weight of our circumstances can feel overwhelming. Bills pile up, relationships strain, and the world presses in. In those moments, it’s tempting to let frustration slip out, to vent our emotions, or to point out everything that’s going wrong. But God’s Word has a lot to say about complaining and why it’s a habit […]

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July 26, 2025

Preaching with Power: It’s Not About Volume, It’s About the Word

You know, I’ve heard folks say, “What we need in our churches today is more fiery preaching!” Maybe you’ve heard that too, or even said it yourself. It’s a heartfelt desire, isn’t it? People want sermons that stir the soul, that light a fire under us, that get us moving for the Lord. But let’s pause and ask ourselves: Is “fiery preaching” what the Bible […]

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June 22, 2025

God Never Gives Up on Us: Lessons from a Pastor on Crutches

This morning, I sat on a stool to preach next to the front pew, as I’m still on crutches, my body reminding me of its limitations. Yet, as I looked out at our congregation, I was filled with a deep conviction: God never gives up on us, no matter how many times we feel like quitting. My journey to the pulpit today, crutches and all […]

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May 6, 2025

Unforgiveness

I want to address a spiritual truth that touches every heart: the danger of deep-seated bitterness, which so often stems from unforgiveness. The reality is undeniable—every one of us will, at some point, be offended or wounded by another. It’s not a matter of if, but when. Yet, as followers of Christ, we are called to be ready to forgive. Forgiveness is not optional; it […]