Dealing with problem people in the church is the experience of all pastors, leaders, and congregations. Since difficult people are all too common in the church today, Christians have wondered how to best approach and help them. Marshall Shelley’s “Well-Intentioned Dragons” seeks to be that help. Shelley uses a strong metaphor of a dragon to … More Book Review: Well-Intentioned Dragons by Marshall Shelley
Please visit the first post (Part 1) before continuing. This is Part 2 of what I learned during my seminary days. God Provides Everything and He provides It Every Day. What do I have that I did not received? I was given everything in seminary. The Lord gave me everything. I deserve no credit for … More Things I Learned in Seminary (Part 2)
With graduation coming up and my senior testimony just around the corner, I began to reflect upon the past 3½ years. After a long journey, I have finally finished the M.Div at The Master’s Seminary. This place has been a home for me and for my wife (my former girlfriend), and it feels strange not … More Things I Learned in Seminary (Part 1)
WHY I LOVE HYMNS The following are some simple reasons for why I love hymns and why the church should still sing them: Disclaimer: I am not opposed to contemporary Christian music. Our church sings them in a lovely and vibrant manner. There are several people out there committed to producing biblically faithful contemporary Christian … More A Case for Hymns
Tomorrow, our church, South Bay Christian Alliance Church will be celebrating it’s 19th year anniversary. The Lord has been so gracious to sustain this local body for the past 19 years and look forward to how He will continue to work in her midst. As an encouragement, here’s a quote from my favorite puritan theologian … More John Owen on Matthew 16:16-18
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