Balancing Ministry N' Work

May 26, 2010 is a day I will always remember. I remember driving to Ann Arbor for a 5:30AM check in with Alexis with me in the Durango and my Mother following in the van. I remember talking to Alexis about not blaming God if things did not turn out as expected. I remember the nervousness I felt walking into the hospital. I remember Pastor Maynard coming and praying with us before my surgery. I remember the pic-line being put in and how painful it was. A dozen or so hours later I remember the Dr. coming in and asking me to smile. He liked what he saw. I remember riding on a gurney from one room to another and getting hit with vertigo. I remember the disappointment finding out I had a spinal fluid leak and would be in the hospital for a few more days. I remember being afraid that they were going to say there was a mistake and I had to stay as we were leaving the hospital. I remember the sigh of relief when we finally pulled out of the parking garage. I remember thin...

To often in our busy lives in this modern day we think we need to come up with new and catchy way to share the message of Jesus Christ. To often we may feel like we are to busy explaining what we stand for or why we are against something. In the culture war we are battling, that may be important. To reach each new generation we may need to adjust where and how we portray the message. But the one thing that cannot change is The Message. The Message is very simple. There is one and only one way to the Father. “For God love the world in this way: He gave His one and Only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him will not perish but have eternal life.” - John 3:16 “Jesus told him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” - John 14:6 Buddha, Allah, being a good person, or material possessions are NOT the way to God. The only way to the Father is through Jesus Christ. His death on the cross followed by His resurrection paved th...

I am currently teaching through a series on the Book of James at church. We are only into the second chapter but one thing is certain, James is not bashful, he is not afraid of speaking the truth. James is the brother of Jesus and he did not believe his older half brother was his Savior until after Jesus' death and resurrection. Reviewing James' letter shows us that his faith was strong and he was determined that people would hear the rightful message AND how it should impact their lives. James' faithfulness in speaking the Word of God eventually led to his death. He was stoned for his faith and his determination to see the Gospel spread. Today as Christians we are faced with a new set of trials. We have seen Christians sought out and killed in Nigeria, Libya, Syria, Kenya, Somalia, and Pakistan to name just a few. Christians are been persecuted in a way that no one alive today has ever witnessed. Many of our Brothers and Sisters in Christ who have died w...