Love and Lordship

Discipleship: Finding Out Who You Were Created To Be

Discipleship is not only knowing Christ as Lord and exalting Him, it is putting ourselves in a position with our Savior, Creator, and Lord for Him to reveal to us who we truly are in Him!  As we make disciples we help others understand who they are in Christ and help them fulfill all He has created and called them to be—in life, in relationships, in community, and in culture. How then can we make discipleship not only a priority but also a reality in...Read More

Three Threats - Which is the Greatest Threat?

"Without liberty, law loses its nature and its name, and becomes oppression. Without law, liberty also loses its nature and its name, and becomes licentiousness." —James Wilson (1790) We must be willing to stand for what is right and best and against what is unjust and harmful and not allow anyone to create a situation or culture that will destroy what we are working toward.  All three of the following issues must be given attention as we move forward.  We must be diligent, vigilant, compassionate... Read More

God's Redemption and Reconciliation

Systemic problem or other, I do know we have a heart problem…a human problem! For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, slanders. (Matthew 15:19) And that is why we as Christ followers must lead the way by our faith in action…we have the solution and His name is Christ!

God in the Pandemic - "Church, Don't Go Back to the Status Quo!"

The modern church is on a sandy foundation. Three current realities need to change for God’s people to make disciples that impact and influence every part of culture: 1) Cultural relevance has trumped relationship.  2) Evangelism and conversion equals discipleship.  3) Programs can replace the brokenness of relationships. I believe most church leaders and attendees desire to follow Christ. The problem?  Read More

Discipleship...Response Required

If Jesus Christ is King of kings and Lord of lords…and He is.  If Jesus Christ came to save all who believe in Him so we could be in a relationship with Him…and He did.  If you have received Him as Savior and claim to be in that relationship with Him, the only question that remains…are you submitting to Him as Lord of your life?  Read More

Do You Know My Jesus?

Title Gospel song from one of the albums that my Dad's quartet, The Waymakers, cut in the 70s! 

The False Kingdom - The Serpent's Deception

The False Kingdom – The Serpent’s Deception We’ve talked about Christ’s Kingdom and all Authority belonging to Him in heaven and on earth. We’ve looked at the absolute Truth that comes from Him as Author. Why aren’t we all on board? Why isn’t everyone clamoring to be a part of His incredible Kingdom of Truth and Love? Read More

The Story of 2 Kingdoms - Part 2...Authority and Truth

We all need to be on the same page and that begins with a solid foundation.  That foundation must reflect the authority on which we base our decisions, and build our lives and relationships.  In other words the foundation, good or bad, is rooted in lordship and discipleship. Who is your Lord/lord (Christ as Lord or the enemy as lord)?  Who are you a disciple of?

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The Story of 2 Kingdoms Series

The Kingdom and Lordship of Christ

“Temptation usually comes through a door that’s been deliberately left open.”   Scottish Theologian Arnold Glasgow (1905 – 1998)

*John came up to me after a Sunday morning church service and asked if I remembered him. “Of course,” I said, “I worked for your dad one summer.” “Dad’s got late stage cancer and I’m running the company now,” he said. “So sorry to hear that.” I replied, “How can I pray for and help you?”

“Can we meet?  I’m...Read More

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True Authority in God's Covenant Order

Authority in The Home...Authority in Christ's Church...Authority in The World