When I Can’t Forgive Myself
You blew it. You knew it. And be honest: this time, it was big time. Maybe it was a major sin. Maybe it was that nagging sin. Maybe it was a brand-new sin. You can’t believe you did it, but you did. Now you feel terrible. The guilt is crushing. The regret is...
FAQ About Family Worship
From time to time, in my sermon, I will share a moment from our family Bible time. It’s usually something funny or insightful that one of my children said. The old TV show’s name is true: “Kids Say the Darndest Things;” and our family worship seems to bring out the...
Were Jonathan & David Lovers?
Tuesday is Valentine’s Day, the holiday of love. In 1 Samuel 18, we will see the theme of love highlighted. We learn how David was the beloved son of Israel. While he was hated by Saul, David was adored by everyone else. Saul’s kingdom loved David (vs. 16), Saul’s...
Goliath is Dead: A Whodunit
Today, in 1 Samuel 17, we arrive at the famed account of David vs. Goliath. Everyone knows the story. Everyone loves the story. But not everyone knows there is more to this story than meets the eye. If you ask 100 children in Sunday School, “Who killed Goliath?” you...
“Run With Endurance…” (Hebrews 12:1)
On Saturday, November 12, I checked off a bucket list goal: I ran my first-ever marathon! While it was freakishly hot and I had to finish with an injured foot, I am super proud of my accomplishment and glad to be done. It wasn’t pretty but, to quote the Lord...Published Works
Popular Encyclopedia of Church History (Contributed Articles on: Charles Spurgeon & Youth With A Mission)
Eye, Eye, Preacher! (July/Aug 2015) Preaching Magazine.
Sermon Whittling: Edit Before You Preach (Sept/Oct 2013) Preaching Magazine. Also here
If It's Greek To You, Make It English to Them (March/April 2013) Preaching Magazine. Also here
Start With a Bang! - Crafting a Memorable Sermon Opener (March/April 2011) Preaching Magazine. Also here
Ten Commandments for Preaching (March/April 2010) Preaching Magazine. Also here