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What I’m Praying for Sunday October 25
We’re continuing our series, “Word and Witness: Vision of the King in the book of Revelation” with the fifth church in Asia Minor, the church at Sardis. Sardis is the “sleeping church.” The progression of churches 3-5 is compromise with… Continue reading
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Monday Meditation–You Become Who You Spend Time With
Have you ever realized to your horror that you’ve become like your parents? Progressive Insurance has developed comedic commercials with the tag line, “Progressive can’t save you from becoming your parents, but we can save you money when you bundle… Continue reading
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Grow in Christlikeness
As I was writing this post, I was asked to do something inconvenient. I had the opportunity to respond graciously with the attitude of a servant. But I did not. I responded with frustration and anger. In other words, I… Continue reading
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What I’m Praying for Sunday October 18
On Sunday, October 18 I will be preaching from Revelation 2:18-29 about “The Church who Tolerates.” Jesus addresses the church at Thyatira. Thyatira was not as large as other cities in Asia Minor. Trade guilds permeated the city. In order… Continue reading
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Monday Meditation – Are You Living for What Really Lasts?
Every day is filled with choices like what we’ll eat or wear. Many of our choices are insignificant. But other choices do matter like who we’re going to worship and how we live our life. In Revelation 2-3, Jesus addressed… Continue reading
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Pursue Accountability
The last several weeks I’ve been posting about Journey Outcomes. Each outcome is the desired result of putting our mission at Wilkesboro Baptist into action. Years ago, I formed an accountability group with several friends in my Sunday school class.… Continue reading
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What I’m Praying for Sunday October 11
This Sunday, October 11, we’ll be looking at Revelation 2:12-17 to the church of Pergamum, “A Church Who Stumbles.” In preparation, I would encourage you to read Revelation 2:12-17 and reflect on the immorality and idolatry practiced in society. In… Continue reading
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Monday Meditation – Steadfast Love
What does God want to say to you? In recent weeks, I’ve written on this subject: “Listen to God Daily.” For more than twenty years, I’ve been using the Robert Murray M’Cheyne Bible reading plan. The plan calls for reading… Continue reading
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Share with Others What God Says to You
My wife and oldest son have an astounding memory when it comes to song lyrics. Both of them have significant musical aptitude. They play instruments and love to sing. They can remember lyrics after hearing a song one time. Their… Continue reading
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What I’m Praying for Sunday October 4
This upcoming Sunday we continue in our series “Word and Witness: Vision of the King from the Book of Revelation,” as we look at Rev. 2:8-11, “A Church Who Suffers.” In preparation, read Revelation 2:8-11 about the church at Smyrna.… Continue reading
What I’m Praying for Sunday October 25
Leading others to follow Jesus one word at a time.