If I were to ask you, “What is the most important thing about you?” there are countless ways you could answer. Your relationships, your work, your beliefs, or even your hopes for the future might come to mind. But I would submit that the most important thing about you is that you are related to God—inescapably so. Whether you acknowledge Him or not, you are … Continue reading The Image of God: A Foundational Doctrine
You may have heard by now that Theil Kauffman, longtime owner of the Friendship Bookstore, passed away. Theil was widely known and loved in the community. He will be greatly missed. I only knew Theil for a few years, but I am grateful for our friendship and the impact he had on me. For a time, I was privileged to be his pastor. In so … Continue reading A Tribute to Theil Kauffman (1954-2024)
In the last 50 years, over 63 million babies have been aborted in the United States. While not unique to this country, it is a crisis of epic proportions. As Christian’s, we know that from Genesis to Revelation, the Bible affirms the sanctify of life. Life is a precious gift of God, and we must do all that we can to protect and celebrate human … Continue reading 6 Ways Pastors Can Champion the Sanctity of Life
Shepherd the Flock 