Recently, I was asked by Moody Radio Network for an interview to discuss a high-profile pastor who was caught in scandalous sin a few years ago. He has now announced that he is going to re-enter pastoral ministry, creating quite a stir. As I conducted this interview, I was reminded again of several things: 1. The enemy delights in the downfall of Christian leaders and works 24/7 in his temptations and snares to bring disrepute to Christ and...

Yesterday, my 92-year-old dad and I sat outside together at our favorite yogurt restaurant, enjoyed the view across the lake nearby, and chatted about…well, anything and everything that came to mind. In Africa they say “When an old man dies, a library is burned.” I want to check out every volume in my dad’s heart before that time comes. We both know that, barring the Lord’s return, it will not be too many more years before that...

It has been a wonderful time to be with Nikki’s Mom, Mary during this Christmas season.  But a very heartbreaking time as well.  Nikki’s father Ken Hankins, passed away less than six months ago suddenly from pancreatic cancer. We spent all day Monday, December 28, my birthday, cleaning out Nikki’s Dad’s office at the church he and his wife planted 22 years ago.  Very difficult for Nikki’s Mom.  Her Mom...

It only takes one click, and your life can be completely changed. Internet pornography is something that have infested the lives of many men and women. It has grown exponentially among many in ministry and has taken many lives. Scripture says that “your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.” The video below is a reminder of how easy it is for internet pornography to take a life down...

Finally, it is imperative to recognize or remember Christianity ceases to be Christianity without the Consummation of the Resurrection. The basis our Christianity is based on the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Many contend Jesus is a great teacher, but to say that He rose from the dead is far beyond acceptance and belief for many (even many who claim to be Christians; one can look to the recent emergent movement which seems to skirt theology...

Next, we must recognize or remember Christianity ceases to be Christianity without the Cross. Our culture is such that says, “I just cannot understand this brutality. I just do not want to hear anything about this blood and gore religion.” This is nothing new! It is a message that has permeated and trickled down through the ages. When a pastor speaks of the Cross or the sufferings of the Lord Jesus Christ for our sins many grimace,...