Tag Archives: grace
Bell Ringing Day
On April 1st, my ten year-old son rings a bell. This bell isn’t gonging in a church steeple, but jangling in an oncology clinic, signifying the end of a two year journey. Doctors identified a cancerous mass in my son’s chest … Continue reading
Posted in Cancer, Chemotherapy, Childhood Diseases, Jesus, Lymphoma, Make A Wish, Pediatric Oncology
Tagged Cancer, Children, God, grace, Jesus, St. Louis Children's Hospital
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God is Still On the Throne
America’s reeling from last week’s election. Half of the electorate cheers the President’s re-election and the other half wonders if America can survive another four years of extremist liberal policies. Currently, twenty-two states have initiated petitions to secede from the … Continue reading
Posted in America, Bible Studies/Christianity, Faith
Tagged Bible, Christians, Conservatism, Day of Infamy, Discipleship, Experiencing God, Faith, God, grace, Henry Blackaby, Jesus, Liberalism
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Ask Bryan…….
A friend stopped by my blog and offered a suggestion. She said something like, “Since you’ve been in the ministry for a bit over twenty years, you ought to occasionally post an “Ask Bryan” article. I considered the idea and … Continue reading
Posted in Abortion, America, Bible Studies/Christianity, Educational Helps, End Times, Evangelism, Faith, Fear, Heaven, Hell, Jesus, Political Views, Prayer, Pro-Life, Rapture, Youth Ministry
Tagged Bible, Children, Christians, Conservatism, Constitution, Discipleship, Faith, family, Fear, Founding Fathers, God, Gospel, grace, Heaven, hell, homosexuality, Jesus, Liberalism, Pro-Life, repentance, salvation
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Book Review: Mondays with My Old Pastor by Jose Luis Navajo
For those living out God’s call in full-time ministry, they understand the mountaintop moments and the dejecting valleys. All too often, these low points seem to dominate those working tirelessly in the fields “white unto harvest.” During those difficult days of discouragement, ministers … Continue reading
Posted in Bible Studies/Christianity, Book Review, Book Reviews, Educational Helps, Faith, Fear
Tagged Bible, burn-out, Christians, Faith, Fear, God, Gospel, grace, Jesus, Jose' Luis Navajo, ministers, Mondays with My Old Pastor, pastors, second chances
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God Doesn’t Allow Illegals Into Heaven
Unless you live in an Amish community or refuse to tune into any cable network news, you know that the President struck a raw nerve this Summer, when by executive order he extended a form of amnesty to approximately 1,000,000 … Continue reading
Posted in America, Bible Studies/Christianity, Faith, Heaven, Jesus, Political Views
Tagged Bible, Christians, Conservatism, Constitution, Discipleship, Faith, God, Gospel, grace, Heaven, Illegal immigration, Jesus, Liberalism, repentance, salvation, Secure Borders, sin
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Satan Ignores Mediocrity
Well, our church barrels enthusiastically toward our summer children’s ministry highlight, VBS. We kick-off Sunday evening and meet daily through Thursday, commencing with Family Night celebration on Thursday night. That evening the parents experience a Worship rally, watch a VBS … Continue reading
Posted in Bible Studies/Christianity, Faith, Fear, Jesus, Prayer
Tagged Amazing Wonders Aviation, Bible, Children, Christians, devil, Discipleship, Faith, Fear, God, Gospel, grace, Jesus, Lifeway, satan, Southern Baptist Convention, Spiritual Warfare, Vacation Bible School, VBS, Whole Armor of God
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A Case of the If Onlys
I love Wednesday evenings. Just after the dinner hour, teenagers meet at church for Bible study. I love teaching and I treasure the time I spend with them. For the last several weeks we’ve been taking an indepth look into the … Continue reading
Posted in Bible Studies/Christianity, Faith
Tagged Bible, Christians, Faith, God, Gospel, grace, Jesus, Judges, Old Testament, Samson
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Hope from the Pit
(I published this almost two years ago. Since, I’m out of pocket, I decided to share this incredible miracle of God once again.) A couple of weeks ago, I witnessed a miracle; a marvel that left doctors and nurses scratching … Continue reading
Posted in Bible Studies/Christianity, Faith, Fear, Heaven, Hell, Jesus
Tagged Bible, Christians, despair, Discipleship, Faith, Fear, God, Gospel, grace, Heaven, hell, hope, Jesus, miracle, miracles, pit, rescue, second chances
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