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Celebrating the Lord’s Day with The Crossings (Church) in Eastvale
This morning my family gathered with The Crossings (Church) in Eastvale, CA. We decided to drive 69 miles because my sister-in-law who is looking for a church wanted to check it out. We wanted to go with her and encourage … Continue reading
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God’s Spirit led me to repent from finding peace and grace in the wrong places
Using the CrossView Church LA DNA Unit Gospel-Centered Bible Heeding Sheet God pressed 2 Thess 1.1-2; 3.16-18 on me hard. God’s Spirit led me to repent from finding peace and grace in the wrong places. I was looking for peace in what I … Continue reading
One of the Most Uncomfortable Encouragements I Received
When I was a pastor at Christian Fellowship Bible Church, I preached a sermon that I thought was very convicting and powerful. You can wrongly think that a lot when you’re a new preacher. Well, God humbled me. A dear … Continue reading
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Very Clear Practical Help on Living as a Constant Evangelist from Jeff Vanderstelt
“If we start to learn to integrate the extra hours of our life with the life of unbelievers there will be unlimited opportunities to share the gospel. It isn’t hard to find opportunities to share the gospel. It’s hard for … Continue reading
Should you speak at conferences or events that fall short of a biblical theology or philosophy of ministry?
Yesterday at Shepherds’ Conference we heard Phil Johnson talk about the dangers of seeking to be relevant and innovative in gospel ministry. I can sympathize with that sentiment as someone who feels that draw planting a church in Westlake/Koreatown here … Continue reading
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Glimpses of God’s Glory and other blessings – Journal Entry while at Mt. Lakes Bible Camp, Klamath Falls, OR
1. Talking to Steve who’s been with Calvary Chapel from when it started with 20 people 15 years ago to now having a regular attendance of 300. He talked about faithfulness to the preaching of the Word as big. I’ve … Continue reading
The Resolve of Jesus
“Am I not to drink the cup the Father has given Me?” – Jesus (John 18:11, CSB) Jesus staggers me with his resolve. Peter cuts off a guys ear, a cohort arrives to arrest Jesus, adrenaline is rushing and nerves are … Continue reading
Thoughts on The Gospel Coalition Los Angeles (TGCLA) Conference
It was a blessing to be part of The Gospel Coalition Los Angeles Conference this year with Reality LA (church), Tim Chaddick, my church, and others last weekend. Our goals for the conference was to love Jesus more, strengthen our … Continue reading
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God Told Me to Examine Myself and Spend Time Each Day Confessing Sin without Hurrying
“Carefully consider the path for your feet, and all your ways will be established.” [Proverbs 4:26] “Therefore, ridding yourselves of all moral filth and evil, humbly receive the implanted word, which is able to save you.” [James 1:21] Today in … Continue reading →