This was the closing prayer poem from my sermon The Path to Life and Peace: Three Steps to Living in the Spirit.

Larry Sanger is the co-founder of Wikipedia, and he recently published his testimony online. TGC’s Trevin Wax shared his highlights, and I wanted to share my reflections and resolutions after reading it.

“Don’t preach a commentary.“ This was the title of a Gospel-Centered Discipleship article by Michael C. Lyons — and I absolutely agree with him.

This was the closing prayer poem from my sermon We Need a Savior: Three Ways the Law Shines a Light on Our Sin.

"But the countercultural truth is that preachers are more like opera singers than like athletes." -- David Mathis

"I love theology, but theology isn’t meant to live in your head; it’s meant to get into your bones." -- Ian Harber

40 Days of Prayer by FCBC Walnut

This was the closing prayer poem from my sermon Forgiven and Free: Three Keys to Overcoming Sin.

What I’ve learned.

"Every book, song, dinner, and habit can become a channel of blessing to the world. Each offers an opportunity to witness to the hope of Jesus." -- Dennis Greeson and Benjamin T. Quinn

We’re okay — but the churches in my network as well as personal friends and family have evacuated and lost homes. Your prayers are much appreciated.

I had the privilege of leading worship for a multi-church youth retreat from December 29, 2024 - January 1, 2025.