Okay, I'll admit, it's probably pretty random in this noggin' of mine on a regular basis, but in case you ever wanted to peer inside my thoughts as a pastor, here they are.  What do I think about in ministry?  Well, honestly, I've always seen myself as a 2 talent man (See Matthew 25, a talent was a sum of money). In that parable, he gives one guy 5, one (me), 2 and another 1.  I'm not a 5-talent g...

As members of our faith community, we are blessed to have dedicated staff who tirelessly serve, nurture, and guide us on our spiritual journeys. I for one, am super thankful that I get to devote all my attention to serving in the local church and that I am privileged not having to pastor bi-vocationally like so many do.  From a first hand perspective I got to see the impact of burnout and the prob...

I recently had a dialogue with a friend, and he asked me my thoughts on 2 Thessalonians 2. We obviously had differing opinions on the rapture and who the restrainer was in this passage.  I thought I'd share the compilation of my research. I am thankful for website like www.gotquestions.org that is such a great resource that I borrowed heavily from.  But remember, these things are open handed, albe...

As a church, we do not see justification in scripture that someone can "lose" their salvation. For one reason, it would be terrible for the anxiety constantly wondering if you have lost your salvation.  I had a friend that was constantly in that boat.  He felt that he was saved by grace, but maintained by works. Wrong.  It is a grace that comes through a covenant with God that we are maintained.  ...