A Strong Man

  As men, from the early days of boyhood we have been fascinated, some even obsessed, with a singular achievement: strength. We will work all of our lives to be strong. Whether it’s mentally, intellectually, physically, on the court or on the job, we want to be the best. The truth of the matter is we can’t help it. It’s in our DNA. It’s the way God fashioned us. It’s... Read More

7 Things About The Altar Service

It seems to me that everything should crescendo to this important part of the church service.  It’s Selah time, the Holy pause.  This is a time for reflection and a chance to respond to what we’ve experienced and heard.  Countless times, after the Hammer (Jer. 23:29), had broken up my heart, the altar service became the hallowed spot where I could repent and be... Read More

Find a Need

“Find a need and fill it; find a hurt and heal it.” Over twenty years ago I heard these words and have since tried to heed their message.   Often hearing a coworker tell of his participation in his religious group’s “quick builds”; I thought, Why can’t we do that? I grew up in a family of preachers and builders and knew the role of buildings in the kingdom of God.... Read More