Pokemon Go was released while I was on vacation, and during my family’s various day trips I quickly noticed how many people were playing 1. Central Baptist is a Pokestop, as are many churches, so as I strolled our neighborhood I met several people who were checking in there. This made me think it would…
Category: Pastoring
Eagle Eyed
We took The last full-day trip of our staycation yesterday. Friend’s of ours have vacation home in Chesapeake City, Maryland and have been inviting us to come down for the last couple of years. We finally took the opportunity to visit. Their house is located in a small wooded association of homes. As part of…
The problem of power
Introduction The following is a sermon based on Luke 1:46-55. I’m aware there are many non-Christian readers of this site, and a sermon is probably not your cup of tea. Given what’s going on in the world, however, I’ll hope you take the time to read today’s post. What we see identified as “Christianity” in…
The way it’s supposed to be
After worship today Central Baptist Church was invited to a barbecue by our Brazilian brothers and sisters. The food was excellent, but the friendship more-so. We talked, ate too much, and some of us even played volleyball 1. I’ll be extremely sore tomorrow, but it was worth it. Several folks from the Brazilian congregation remarked…
Crossroad
I’ve been the pastor Central Baptist Church for thirteen years. Over those years I’ve walked the streets near my home many times. The last few of those years I’ve made it a point to carry a camera on my walks so I could practice the art of photography. So imagine my surprise when I discover…
Keeping promises
Today I’m preaching on the “Song of the Sea1.” It’s an important song of victory, as it’s theology helps create the ethos of Ancient Israel. It reiterates the delusions humans make of their own power using Pharaoh’s voice. It highlights the LORD’s immense power over all things – even to the point of causing the…
