Today, July 22, 2020, Lindsay and I have been married 20 years. I love my bride, and usually take time each year to publicly proclaim said love to the internet. She’s truly a blessing from the Lord—as a co-laborer, friend, mother, and human being (see here for more on that). We have had the blessingContinue reading “Marriage as a Taste of Something Greater (in light of our 20th Anniversary)”
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Getting Ready to Go Outside for the Sake of the Gospel
“So we do not focus on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.” -2 Cor. 4:18 At some point the stay at home mandates will be lifted, and it will be time to leave our homes. While part of me is thrilledContinue reading “Getting Ready to Go Outside for the Sake of the Gospel”
Leaves for Healing (On Neal Barlow’s Passing)
The leaves of the tree are for healing the nations, and there will no longer be any curse. -Revelation 22:2-3 I hate the coronavirus. Many will die today from it, but today is the first day someone I know died. My brother in Christ Neal Barlow is at home with the Lord. Neal was ourContinue reading “Leaves for Healing (On Neal Barlow’s Passing)”
Passion Week Readings in Matthew
This week we take time to focus on Jesus’ death and resurrection. At GPBC our Good Friday and Resurrection Sunday services will both focus on Matthew’s gospel—how Jesus’ death and resurrection is the launchpad for the mission of the church. As you’re preparing your heart this week, consider reading about Jesus’ week leading up toContinue reading “Passion Week Readings in Matthew”
What I Value in Preaching
An expositional sermon is one in which the main idea of a text of Scripture is the primary point of the sermon, and ideally the sermon would show the congregation how.
