Andy

“Wow!”  That was the response I have heard most often from folks who were present last night for the first evening of our spring lecture series.  This weekend we are spending some time learning about “Becoming More Like Jesus” and last night Dan Winkler kicked us off by “Taking a Look Into the Heart of … Read more…

So the other day I had to stay at home and keep Kenadie and as you can imagine at some point watching “Frozen” was on the agenda.  If you’ve seen the movie you remember that in one of the opening scenes of the movie it depicts the main characters as little girls and shows them … Read more…

Emotion.  Feeling.  Acceptance.  Inner goodness.  These are words that people today typically associate with Christianity.  And with that perspective of Christianity comes the idea that it matters not what one does or says, as long as they have a good heart then that is ultimately all that matters. This extreme, and very wrong perspective has … Read more…

So you’re a Christian.  Congratulations!  I am firmly convinced that it is the greatest life that we could ever live and that above all men we are most blessed (Eph. 1:3).  But I don’t really have to tell you that.  That is, no doubt, part of what convinced you to become a Christian in the … Read more…

So on the way to work this morning I was listening to a particular talk radio show and the hosts played an audio clip I could not believe.  It was the audio from a bit Jimmy Kimmel did on his late night show in which one of his producers went out on Hollywood Boulevard and … Read more…

Yesterday morning I felt a little like Moses and Joshua in Exodus 32.  I had been in the presence of God (in worship) and I had just descended the mountain (spiritual high of that worship), when I walked outside into the parking lot and I heard what sounded like war in the camp (no really, … Read more…

Anyone who has ever served in any military capacity whatsoever is worthy of our honor.  The sacrifice individuals make, particularly in times of war, is beyond comprehension.  But a while back I got really interested in reading books about military history, particularly regarding World War 2, and among all of those courageous individuals who found … Read more…

Satisfied.  Content.  Complacent.  I imagine these and any other number of similar words could essentially describe the attitude that most people in this world bring to their faith.  They’ve gone so far and feel no need to go any further.  No need to study.  No need to grow.  No need to increase their faith.  They … Read more…

Ezekiel had an incredible responsibility ahead of him.  His job ultimately would be for him to serve as God’s representative among the captive Israelites in Babylon itself.  His work would place him among the people who were having to suffer the worst of the worst through the next seventy years.  But what message would Ezekiel … Read more…

Intentions are good but they can only go so far.  Things have been done with the best of intentions that have resulted in devastation.  Things have been said with the best of intentions that have resulted in disaster.  As much good as we think we are trying to do, as much as we are trying … Read more…