The Greatest Worship Instrument
What is the greatest worship instrument? Perhaps you think of traditional worship instruments. Maybe you think of bells or organs. Bells were first known…
Hill Climbing Choruses: The Psalms of Ascent
“I rejoiced with those who said to me, ‘Let us go to the house of the LORD.’” Psalm 122.1 Our family enjoys hiking in…
Has God Favored Our Undertakings Lately?
Did anyone like me have a somber July 4th? I was watching fireworks but very melancholy about the whole thing. In fact, I think…
Renewing Our Anti-Spam Service (Each Sunday In Worship)
Some time ago, I got an E mail from Ross. Ross was our IT guy. When my computer broke, I’d go to Ross. When…
My Appreciation for the PCA: Observations of an EPC Pastor
As an EPC pastor who just attended the 2011 PCA General Assembly in Virginia Beach, I’d like to speak in praise of the PCA.…
Church Shopping Through the Ages: Refining Your Checklist
Church shopping. I hate the phrase. It sounds so….consumeristic! But at one point in our lives, most of us do it. Even pastors do…
Operation World: One of the Most Important Missions Books of All Time
Besides the Bible, what is the most important missions book of all time? As a pastor, I would try to read at least one…
What Kind Of Worship Music Style Does God Like Best?
What kind of worship music style do you enjoy? I imagine that question would be answered differently depending on if you are in a…
Be Faithful: My Charge to the RTS Orlando Graduating Class of 2011
Last summer, shortly after I arrived in Orlando, I had a very important meeting with Dr. Ric Cannada, the Chancellor of RTS. He was…
Waking Up: Worship & Justice in a Messed Up World
I have a friend who sleep walks. Some nights he actually gets out of bed, walks down stairs, goes into the kitchen, opens the…