I served as pastor of Southern Baptist churches in Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana for almost 30 years before taking a medical leave from the pastorate in February 2013 due to dysautonomia (POTS) and moving to Norman, Oklahoma. Blessed with renewed health, I was called as Senior Pastor of Pleasant Ridge Baptist in Morganton, NC in February 2015.
In this blog I share daily devotions from my own personal Bible readings, as well as sermons, book reviews, illustrations -- and occasional humorous "peeks" at life inside this pastor's home!
Tag Archives: walk with God
Keep The Fire Going!
“Fire shall be kept burning continually on the altar; it is not to go out.” (Leviticus 6:13) The Old Testament tabernacle worship was full of symbolism. It taught God’s people the “A-B-C’s” of what it takes to have and keep … Continue reading
“The King & The Disciples” (Matthew 5:1-2 sermon)
I have never in my lifetime seen the kind of vindictiveness expressed towards a president as we have seen evidenced towards President Trump: the hatred, lack of submission, people saying “He’s not my President”, etc. I was not a big … Continue reading
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“With Him”
“Therefore Thomas, who is called Didymus, said to his fellow disciples, ‘Let us also go, so that we may die with Him.’” (John 11:16) Thomas’ words here were very courageous. They also remind us of the heart of discipleship, and … Continue reading
Be With Him
“And He appointed twelve, so that they would be with Him and that He could send them out to preach” (Mark 3:14) When Jesus appointed His 12 Apostles in Mark 3, the Bible says He had two specific purposes in … Continue reading
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Tagged Christian life, eternal life, fellowship with God, John 17:3, Mark 3:14, salvation, walk with God
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When You’ve “Messed Up”: (Part IV) Don’t Give Up On Your Walk With God
I Samuel 12 describes how the people of Israel had “messed up” by seeking a king to reign over them, in order that they might be like all the other nations. Verses 17-19 make it clear that the people had … Continue reading
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Tagged faith, I Samuel 12:20, remorse, repentance, spiritual warfare, walk with God
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