April 2019 Update
Building Purchase Complete – The building purchase for Northwest Baptist is complete! Pastor James now has the keys to a large three-story house in the
Book Review: What’s Best Next by Matt Perman
At some level, I think all people want to be productive and effective. Everyone desires to do something, be something, or accomplish something in life.
Does London Need More Churches?
I wrote the following article for a website that I contribute to called reachtheisles.com, but I felt it would be appropriate to share on here.
A Prayer for Protection from Temptation – Ps 141
Psalm 141 is an evening prayer (v.2). David calls up on the Lord to protect his words and his heart from every evil thing. There
Let the Lord Fight for You – Ps 140
Opposition from wicked people was normal for David, and it is something that every Christian must accept as normal as well. So many times, David
The Lord Knows Me – Ps 139
Psalm 139:1,6 1 O Lord, thou hast searched me, and known me…Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; It is high, I cannot attain unto
Our Emotions Reveal Our Heart – Psalm 137
This is a deeply emotional Psalm. It is written in the context of being captives in Babylon. In it, weeping, singing, yearning, and anger are
Give Thanks for God’s Enduring Mercy – Ps 136
Probably an antiphonal Psalm (one part sung by one group and the other part sung by a responding group), this Psalm is all about giving
Praise the Lord, Ye Servants of the Lord – Ps 134-135
Psalm 134 and 135 both challenge the priests (‘servants of the Lord’ -134:1, 135:1) to praise and bless the Lord. These priests had the privilege
Precious and Refreshing Unity – Psalm 133
Unity is pleasant, good, precious, sweet, and refreshing. These are all ways unity is described in Psalm 133. Speaking primarily of the unity the nation
Resting on the Lord’s Promises – Psalm 132
David really wanted to build a permanent temple for the Lord. Though God gave that privilege to David’s son Solomon, God did promise David in
Calm Down and Trust God – Ps 131
Psalm 131 LORD, My heart is not haughty, nor mine eyes lofty: Neither do I exercise myself in great matters, or in things too high
God Even in Trouble and in Sin – Ps 129-130
Psalm 130:1 Out of the depths have I cried unto thee, O LORD. The Lord is still Lord even when we are in trouble or