More is caught than taught in pastoring. How do you take control of what you're accidentally or subconsciously passing onto the people you're leading? In preaching and in writing, there are three texts to intentionally exposit: - the text (in my bible) - the context (in my

Was a great song when she wrote it and it’s a great song now.

A reminder that being domineering and un-gentle are not ministry “leadership styles.” They’re disqualifications.

Christian discipleship should lead to Jesus-flavored fruitfulness.

*sigh* Sad and disappointed but not at all surprised by these ignorant comments about physiology from John MacArthur. I have ADHD and I’ve worked through PTSD from my past. Ignorance from men I’ve respected will not push me away from the love or pleasure of Christ on me.

This Sunday at Anchor Church will mark exactly five years since we planted. We will rejoice on Sunday! The main takeaways: Jesus is faithful to his church and the people of God are precious and worth serving.

Celebrated five years of being a church today by celebrating Jesus…as always.

We are starting a new series this Sunday about living missionally. There is a point for each of us (we all have different lines) where evangelism takes a step of faith or trust in the Lord. We often won't go beyond our "trust line" in our sharing of the gospel.

"The Biblical fact is that there are no successful churches. There are, instead, communities of sinners, gathered before God week after week in towns and villages all over the world." -Eugene H. Peterson

Love that Peter and I get to do this.

Some sanity amongst insanity.

Christian, as citizens of Christ’s Kingdom, we vote today and wait for the results trusting in our God who measures the waters of the earth in the hollow of his hand and measures the universe with his fingers tips. Hoping in election results leads to fear. Hope in Jesus instead

Post election call to action: “First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for everyone, for kings and all those who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity.” -1 Tim 2:1-2

Presidents will change. Jesus will not.

@JoeRogan Shocked by the Evidence for Jesus' Resurrection From Wes Huff!

Suffering can either move us toward God, or move us away from him and consequently away from being fully human and alive. -Dan Allender, The Healing Path

Preaching Acts 12 this week. A key takeaway: God’s brushstrokes in your life may feel confusing, painful, or even cruel—but the Cross proves they’re never wasted. He is trustworthy. #TrustThePainter #MasterpieceMercy #Acts12 #FaithInTheWaiting #EncouragedByTheWord

Even though we pastors preach grace, we have a hard time receiving it. We think of ourselves as helpers more than the helped. Frankly, the cross shatters that perspective. So, pastors, with great joy and freedom... let's take our rightful place as first in line at the cross

I learned how to love the Bible because of him. I’m reformed largely because of his ministry and those who learned from him. He kept the faith and finished the race.

Lord, help us.