Monthly Archives: January 2014

Sometimes people need a holy butt-kicking.

Posted on January 31, 2014 by He stirs up the people...

I’ll admit it. I was going to title today’s blog, “Sometimes this pastor gets ticked off”.  But (with one ‘t’) I thought more people would read it with the chosen title.  So here you are. A few of us are … Continue reading →

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Another chance to begin anew

Posted on January 30, 2014 by He stirs up the people...

January’s nearly over and most peoples’ New Year’s resolutions are broken.  But I have good news!  There’s another chance to begin anew.  It’s today!  And I know most people would say, “I’ll start again Monday”.  Thursday is a great day … Continue reading →

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The purpose of a sermon

Posted on January 29, 2014 by He stirs up the people...

This past Sunday I paused in the sermon and reminded the congregation that as we discussed the lame man being healed after 38 years, this was not just a story that we were there to dissect and learn.  It’s a … Continue reading →

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Trying to get you to church can seem self-serving

Posted on January 28, 2014 by He stirs up the people...

Nearly seven months ago when Diane and I came to Wesley Chapel, most people here had no idea what to expect from me as their new pastor.  They probably thought they’d have some things figured out by now.  But I … Continue reading →

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Can somebody give me a life?

Posted on January 27, 2014 by He stirs up the people...

Many people play games on Facebook and other online places.  I see a lot of people who ‘give a life’ in their games. I’m not sure what games allow you to give or receive a life or exactly what that … Continue reading →

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Living in this tension

Posted on January 25, 2014 by He stirs up the people...

I remember when Diane and I were dating.  I didn’t have a credit card and I didn’t have much money.  We were somewhere and she saw this bear that was about 2 foot long/tall.  It had a zipper in the … Continue reading →

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There’s always hope

Posted on January 24, 2014 by He stirs up the people...

I’m so excited about the sermons for the next several weeks.  We’re getting into the middle of the “I need a miracle” sermon series which talks about Jesus’ 7 miracles in the book of John.  This week it’s Jesus healing … Continue reading →

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Storing up prayers for when they’re needed

Posted on January 23, 2014 by He stirs up the people...

Something happened this morning that gave me something to think about that I’d like to share.  Someone texted me and told me they could feel my prayers.  As a pastor, lots and lots of people ask me to pray for … Continue reading →

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Richard Sherman & Defining Moments

Posted on January 22, 2014 by He stirs up the people...

If you’re not a sports fan, stick with my blog today.  If you are, you have probably seen the Richard Sherman interview immediately after the football game.  Sherman will live forever in NFL interview infamy along with Dennis Green (they … Continue reading →

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Setting the captive free

Posted on January 20, 2014 by He stirs up the people...

Yesterday I preached about the nobleman who went to Jesus to ask Jesus to heal his dying son.  The man didn’t realize until after Jesus healed his son that the man himself had also been healed.  He realized who Jesus … Continue reading →

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