We are one week and one day from the wedding of our first daughter, Elizabeth. Like her name means, we have consecrated her to God before she was born. We have prayed for the young man who would be her husband. How thrilling to meet him and see God's answer to our prayers. A wedding … Continue reading Weddings Serve as a Signpost to a Greater Wedding
Determining Whether a Worship Service is Evangelistic?
Here's a thoughtful nugget from one of the greatest Christian writers and thinkers of our generation, James I. Packer: "The way to find out whether a particular service was evangelistic is to ask, not whether an appeal for decision was made, but what truth was taught at it." (J.I. Packer, Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God (Downers Grove, … Continue reading Determining Whether a Worship Service is Evangelistic?
Have You Ever Wondered About The Biblical Basis for Infant Baptism?
If you have, here's a great piece on it from Dr. Richard Pratt who preached this past Sunday at Trinity. All you have to to is click this link: http://thirdmill.org/why-do-we-baptize-our-children Throughout the history of Christianity, faithful and sincere Christians have disagreed over who should be baptized. Should it be believers only? Or should we baptize … Continue reading Have You Ever Wondered About The Biblical Basis for Infant Baptism?
What We Believe About Evangelism and Missions
Here are a few things we believe about missions at Trinity. We want “to so present Christ Jesus in the power of the Holy Spirit, that men, women, boys and girls shall come to put their trust in God through Him, to accept Him as their Savior, and serve Him as their King in the … Continue reading What We Believe About Evangelism and Missions
A Helpful Sermon by Richard Pratt
Dr. Richard Pratt preaches on Genesis 12:1-3. Much has changed in our city over the past two weeks. Do you want to go back to the way things were before? If not, Genesis 12:1-3 offers us three things: Figure out in whom you are going to trust, get your expectations straight in this life, and … Continue reading A Helpful Sermon by Richard Pratt
Pastoral Charge for Our Graduating High School Seniors
I want to charge you briefly as we celebrate this milestone in your life. The Apostle Paul pronounces a blessing on all those who follow Jesus in the ancient city of Thessalonica. In it, he offers to them and to you two safe spiritual harbors for a lifetime of meditation and reflection: God’s love and … Continue reading Pastoral Charge for Our Graduating High School Seniors
Broken City…Broken Heart…Pleading the Promises
Recently while reading Nehemiah 1, this thought struck me: Broken walls lead to a broken and repentant heart that desperately pleads and trusts the promises of God. Father, break our hearts with the things that break your heart. Give us grace to confess and not condone or excuse sin. We have forgotten you days without … Continue reading Broken City…Broken Heart…Pleading the Promises
Should the PCUSA have cleared the way for gay pastors?
As a follower of Jesus who is convinced that God’s design for sexuality does not include homosexual relationships, I am saddened by the development outlined in this article: http://outsmartmagazine.com/2011/05/presbyterian-church-usa-vote-affirms-lgbt-clergy-called-to-serve-the-church/ From my reading of Scripture, this movement (LGBT) grieves the heart of God and undermines his expressed will and original intention of one man... one woman... together … Continue reading Should the PCUSA have cleared the way for gay pastors?
When Tigers Come and Tear Your Dreams Apart
You may have heard of British singing sensation, Susan Boyle. She became an overnight international star after her unexpected performance on Britain’s Got Talent. She sang ‘I Dreamed a Dream’ from Les Miserables and she virtually stopped the show with her phenomenal voice. The lyrics go like this: “I dreamed a dream in time gone … Continue reading When Tigers Come and Tear Your Dreams Apart
A Psalm Prayer – Hurricane Katrina and Tuscaloosa Tornado
A prayer based upon my Psalm reading that I prayed the day after Hurricane Katrina. May the Lord do the same for us in Tuscaloosa. Heavenly Father, Psalm 140:7-8 says: O LORD, my Lord, the strength of my salvation, you have covered my head in the day of battle. Grant not, O LORD, the desires … Continue reading A Psalm Prayer – Hurricane Katrina and Tuscaloosa Tornado
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