Black Lives Matter – A Response
On May 25, 2020 a life was snuffed out in the state of Minnesota. A man created in God’s image was murdered on the streets of Minneapolis. He was not famous or rich or influential; he was an ordinary man. His murder was tragic, as all murders are. His name was George Floyd. The color of his skin was black; the color of his blood was red, the same as mine, the same as yours.
To Be Considered…Are We There Yet? When I was little and our family traveled, we were about a half hour into a 10 hour trip, when my two sisters and I would start asking the age-old question all parents get on a road trip…”are we there yet”? Sure enough, I’ve been paid back for that “slight” irritation I caused my parents, when, on road trips Read more…
“Fathers, do not exasperate your children. Instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.” Ephesians 6:4 The young boy was warming up for the middle school boys basketball game practicing foul shots, layups and shooting from around the top of the key. From the stands you could hear the boy’s father every time he would miss a shot, “you can’t hit Read more…
By Pastor Dan Coffin A Wake-up Call “Why all this stress on behavior? Because, as I think you have realized, the present time is of the highest importance—it is time to wake up to reality.” (Romans 13:11, Philips) In his book, “Tender Warrior”, author Stu Weber poses the question “how many times can a man hear a wake-up call without waking up? Some men, I Read more…
Last time we examined what it looked like for fathers to exasperate their children. We saw that harsh words, teasing that goes too far, and “playing games” with our children’s minds can easily discourage and exasperate our children. Our God tells us, as fathers, not to do this in Ephesians 6:4. Hopefully, we recognized ourselves if we are doing these things and are now ready Read more…
Well, here we are on the threshold of a brand new year! It’s almost time to leave the old behind and start a new season of life. If you’re like most people, this past year has been quite a mixture of pain and sorrow, with a little boredom thrown in here and there. Triumphs and defeats litter our path through 2017 and all in all Read more…
For those of us who want to leave a godly legacy, grappling with and understanding the legacy we have received from our father is of utmost importance. Let me say at the outset that none of us have received a perfect legacy from our fathers. But the truth is that some of our fathers have given many of us a lot of hurdles to overcome Read more…
The Senior Minister/Pastor Role in a Disciple Making Church by Bobby Harrington The role of the Senior Minister/Pastor is the most significant role of all in creating a disciple making church. I do not like making absolute statements, but I am going to make an important one. First, a little background on my statement. I have worked with many national disciple making groups, I have Read more…
One wall of my family’s camp at the lake attracts repeated attention. It is the history wall.Starting just a few feet off the floor are short, horizontal lines identified with a date and initials. They are the record of the growth of the Burns family. They are observations that run parallel to spiritual realities. Growth is normal and expected. Real concern would be voiced if Read more…
What would you do if your son or daughter came home one day and told you they were gay or identified with another gender? What would you do?
I am a grandfather. People tell me I look plenty old enough to be a grandfather. I’m not sure how to take that, but it sure doesn’t stop me from enjoying that role as much as anything in my life, past or present. My grandchildren call me Papa and I love it! Their enthusiasm when they see me and run up to me is well Read more…
Jesus is not ashamed of you. At one time you were his enemy because of sin. Enemies become sons and heirs through the grace of the gospel. When you stand with the congregation this upcoming Lord’s Day, remember that Christ is your elder Brother and that He came to this earth to make this so, and declare to you the name of His Father.
One of the most important roles that a Christian man can play in his church is to sing. Yes, that’s right. I’m not talking about being on the worship team. That takes a great amount of skill. I’m talking about a man who sings amid the families he gathers with every Sunday morning to worship the living God. When men of God sing, whether young, old, married, or single, they are doing what they were created to do.
Men of God, we have been given 2 distinct, Divine callings: 1) to be men. 2) To love our wives like Jesus loves His bride….
What kind of man has a divided heart? More to the point, “can a Christian have a divided heart?”