Books I Received For Christmas 2011
So what did you receive for Christmas? The famous Christian humanist Desiderius Erasmus once said, “When I get a little money I buy books;…
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The Most Important Thing I Do For Thanksgiving
It is not turkey and pumpkin pie—as much as I love them both. It is not family or football. The most important thing I…
Seek Me And Live
Preacher: President Don Sweeting Title: Seek Me and Live Text: Amos 5:4-6 Every week RTS Orlando students, faculty, and staff gather for a time…
Why I Hike: Time Off in a Highland Cathedral
It is 47 degrees on a July morning and we are going to get an early start. Looking up, the highest peaks still have some…
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.…
Putting it In Perspective: The Inspiring Message of Nick Vujicic
How often do we complain about things—the minor and major irritants of life? We have too much work to do? Too many assignments? Too…
My Inaugural Address At Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando
February 10, 2011 Given after Chuck Colson’s address, and charges to me and the seminary. John 1.1-18 A seminary inauguration reminds me of a Sunday…
Holy Habits of Highly Effective Families
Families need all the help they can get these days–including our own! There is more evidence telling us that strong families contribute to a…