A man came home from work and found his three children outside, still in their pajamas, playing in the mud, with empty food boxes and wrappers strewn all around the front yard. The door of his wife’s car was open, as was the...
Read MoreA strong partnership between the home and the church is essential in helping develop young disciples. Children’s Ministry in general, and especially Sunday’s service, is one format of discipleship that offers a unique...
Read MoreIn part one we examined the principle: where you stare matters. When we take time to look at, consider or observe something, that particular thing captivates our attention. Without exercising great caution, whatever it is that...
Read MoreGrowing up we often sang a song in Sunday school about being careful where we looked. The principle is simple: where you stare matters. When we take time to look at, consider, or observe something, that particular thing...
Read MoreAsk Pastor Kevin Response My inbox has been full of requests asking for me to respond to the recently opened movie The Shack. I have read many Christians’ response to the movie myself. Plus, I have seen so many fellow...
Read MoreMany parents face some tough decisions as Disney’s new live-action Beauty and the Beast opens soon with Disney’s first-ever portrayal of an openly gay character. Director Bill Condon explained the sub-plot...
Read MoreHave you ever wondered if you should say something? Sometimes I’ve thought, “Do I have authority to say something? Should I speak up?” The last thing anyone needs is someone speaking out of turn or making...
Read MoreValentine’s Day often brings our focus back to love and relationships. This question is one I am often asked by those who desire to love well. The exact question varies from person to person, but the heart of it remains, “Do I...
Read MoreAs citizens of Heaven and the United States, it is both necessary and appropriate to engage in this conversation. We can’t afford not to have our voice heard as Christ-followers. Case in point, how do we respond to President...
Read MoreCircumstances try our faith, but sinning is never the solution. – Pastor Kevin Carson Genesis 12:10-20 Share this:FacebookXLike this:Like...
Read MoreWe live FROM our theology, not FOR our theology.
Read Moreby Paul Tautges Yesterday, I was talking to a pastor who has been fighting discouragement. He wondered if it was worth serving God anymore, if it was worth his continued sacrifice and the sacrifice of his family. He wondered if...
Read MoreOn this Inauguration Day we pray for our new President. As did Solomon of old as an immature and inexperienced new king, we pray for our President. Please give our President a discerning heart to make judicious decisions among...
Read MoreCut it out! I have noticed all over social media for some time the hashtag #NotMyPresident. Both sides. Do your own search on Twitter. You’ll find those who reject President Obama and others who reject President-elect...
Read MoreWhat is your New Year’s dream? What are your hopes for the New Year? World peace. Better health. Stay fit. Healthy eating. Weight loss. Regular exercise. Financial security. Debt management. Consistent budgeting. Save...
Read MoreBy Bob Kellemen If you are a counselor, pastor, student, one-another minister, small group leader, or spiritual friend, you want to know the most helpful books about the personal ministry of the Word— using God’s Word for...
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Possibly you have heard or thought these same sentiments: Keep Christ in Christmas, Jesus the...
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It is good to give thanks to the Lord… Psalm 92:1 In a day filled with food, family,...
Read MoreShocking! How do we explain the Evangelicals voting overwhelmingly for Trump? Don’t be confused by the evangelical vote. Pundits on both sides will try to explain this. As shocking and unexpectedly as this is, do not...
Read MoreCrazy. Absolutely Crazy. Have you ever experienced anything like this? I have not. So how do we handle this contentious contest when the election is over? What are we to do now? Whether or not your candidate is on top, there is...
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