Not Activism. Not Pietism. Witnessing.

(Acts 1:6–11) When Jesus was about to ascend into heaven, His disciples still didn’t quite get it. They asked, “Lord, are you at this time going to restore the kingdom to Israel?” They were thinking about power, politics, and national restoration — in other words, activism.But Jesus gently redirected them. “It’s not for you to know […]

The RESURRECTION Appearances in CHRONOLOGICAL order.

Day one : The Morning The resurrection of Jesus isn’t just a story—it’s the pivot around which history turns. On that first morning, before the sun fully rose, a group of women, including Mary Magdalene, approached the tomb to honor Jesus’ body with the final burial customs (Matt 28:1; Mk 16:1; Jn 20:1). But what […]

What about Halloween?

I’ve been in a lively discussion with other pastors on social media lately about Halloween — should we celebrate it, ignore it, or avoid it altogether? The answer is both NO … and YES. Let me explain. It’s true that Halloween has deep spiritual roots that tie back to darkness. Some of its traditions stem from the night […]

Trunk or Treat biblical Ideas

If your church/school/organization/neighborhood is having a Trunk or Treat this year and you are trying to come up with some ideas for what to do, here are a few suggestions. Comment below on the one you chose if you take one from this list. I’d like to know and will pray for you as you […]

New October Music 2025

So tomorrow—September 30th—kicks off the October playlist. This playlist has been growing and evolving for the past 30 years, and each year I get excited to add a few new songs to the mix. For 2025, I’ve got four fresh additions, and here they are: 1. Resist (Keep the Devil Away) — TobyMac 2. Get […]

Probably should write more

When I first started the blog several years ago, it was “the thing to do”. Back then I used iWeb, an apple product that came on each of their computers. I started not so much to get information out to people but to get things out of my mind onto “paper”. Over the years I […]