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Saved by grace. Servant by calling. Husband of Paula. Father of Linley Beth. Lead Pastor of The Point Community.

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Archive for December, 2007

Traveling Days Ahead

Saturday, December 29th, 2007

In January I will be in Chicago at an Acts 29 Bootcamp and CoachNet training. Both will take place at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. Acts 29 has asked me to be trained as a Coach for church planters and as an assessor for prospective church-plant pastors. I am excited about getting to know others in [...]

The Word Becomes Flesh- Merry Christmas

Monday, December 24th, 2007

“Infinite and yet an infant.
Eternal and yet born of a woman.
Almighty, and yet nursing at a woman’s breast.
Supporting a universe, and yet needing to be carried in a mother’s arms.
Heir of all things, and yet the carpenter’s despised son.”
 
Charles Haddon Spurgeon

The “Show Me” state shows no love for Acts 29

Sunday, December 23rd, 2007

Being affiliated with both the SBC and Acts 29, I have delayed any comment on the recent controversy in Missouri concerning churches that are both Southern Baptist and Acts 29 affiliated. I have been hoping to see the MBC resolution withdrawn, but that’s not going to be the case. My brief comments are below and a Baptist [...]

Mind Dump

Thursday, December 20th, 2007

It’s been a wild week to say the least.
Sunday was a terrific day at The Point. Once again, worship was especially sweet. A dear woman came to salvation in Christ and two families indicated that they are making The point their home. God is growing His church.
God used the Advent reading on Sunday morning to prompt personal [...]

The Five Points Of Criticism

Saturday, December 8th, 2007

Mark Dever has written this excellent and insightful article on how to give Godly criticism. I personally want to emulate this. And I must confess that this is convicting for me personally, this is how I want to treat people around me. This is also the way I prefer to hear criticism. I have no problem whatsoever [...]

Random on Monday

Monday, December 3rd, 2007

It’s been several days since I have written a post here. Sorry ’bout that. Linley is doing really well, she returned to pre-school today. I am really proud of her, she’s a real tough kid.
But me on the other hand, I have a virus or something that won’t go away and only seems to be [...]