The teaching (doctrine) of who God is is always on the table when Scripture is being examined. Yesterday, February 3, Eastside gathered to consider this doctrinal statement from the 1925…
Shipwrecked on God
For He rescued us from the domain of darkness, and transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved Son (Col 1:13 NASB) The LORD is my portion (Psalms 119:57 NASB) I…
From the Mourning House
1 A good name is better than a good ointment, And the day of one’s death is better than the day of one’s birth. 2 It is better to go…
I Can Trust Him
I think often about how I pray. Many of my prayers from the past were more about me telling God what I want to accomplish or how I want him…
They Were Severely Distressed
Both sermons from January 20, 2013, Sunday morning and evening are now uploaded to SermonAudio.com Sunday Morning: Judges 2:16-23 They Were Severely Distressed Sunday Evening: Psalm 4:2 How Long Will…
In Search of a Pulpit
In some circles that sounds like a pastor looking for a new church. For some reading this, this is the start of a rumor. But in reality, I’m looking for…
Mission Field Report (updated)
Over a month ago I introduced you to a young boy, Ezra; His family calls him Ez. He and his family are following the established path of the Lord to…
With Joy in the Lord
I just finished re-reading my journal entries from January 14 – February 17 of 2010. To read those entries from the vantage point of three years later has me with…
Preach the Word
I solemnly charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by His appearing and His kingdom: preach…
Because of Days Like This
I journal because of days like this… Journal entry from January 15, 2010: “…It has been four days since the earthquake. Prayer: Lord, what do you want from your church?…