Thoughts from Pastor Glenn on a variety of topics
As I reach my 70th birthday, it seems to me appropriate to give thanks to God for my journey thus far. That journey began in my nineteenth year, when this former atheist laid down every other dream to follow Jesus Christ. Since then, I have found the Lord to be most generous and gentle. I …
I think almost everyone looks upon 2020 as a disaster. But while most Christians agree, we have a different perspective. We believe in a sovereign God who ultimately controls all things. Therefore, we view times of undeniable woe as “wilderness experiences,” thinking back to Israel’s desert journey to the good land God promised them. It …
There are many things to consider during an election. But realistically, what we consider to be the most important will carry great weight as we decide our vote. For example, I think many evangelicals will put “pro-life” at the top of their list as the most important issue this year. I think of two recent, …
First Of All – My “Most Important Issue” In This Election Read More »
Wholly His is a hymn that traces the gospel from creation to new creation. I wrote the lyrics in 1990 to celebrate one of my favorite Bible texts, 2 Chronicles 16:9. For the eyes of the LORD move to and fro throughout the earth that He may strongly support those whose heart is completely His. …
Every presidential election is important. Many of us believe that the 2020 Presidential election is unusually important. Familiar issues of economy and sexual ethics have had to make room for darker and more sinister threats to the American way of life. No doubt, every Christian has a short list of fervent prayers running up to …
I went past the field of the sluggard, past the vineyard of the man who lacks judgment; thorns had come up everywhere, the ground was covered with weeds, and the stone wall was in ruins.I applied my heart to what I observed and learned a lesson from what I saw: A little sleep, a little …
It is painfully obvious that alongside the Covid-19 pandemic, there is another epidemic ravaging the United States, one affecting the spirit rather than the body. The symptoms include irrational claims, toxic misinformation, vicious tribalism, oppressive suspicion, malevolent gossip, intense polarization and hateful speech. Like Covid-19, this disease of the spirit is no respecter of persons, …
John MacArthur published an excellent comparison of the authority of Christ verses the authority of Caesar, subtitled, A Biblical Case for the Church’s Duty to Remain Open in the context of the coronavirus. I encourage everyone to read it. I believe, however, that his presentation may not adequately recognize the authority God gives to civil …
A Respectful Corrective to John MacArthur’s Post on Reopening Churches Read More »
There are many reasons why a person might be concerned that it is too late to find salvation in Christ. I lived most of my life without Christ. Wouldn’t it be hypocritical of me to seek salvation now? I’ve made some serious mistakes. I doubt that I am worthy of God’s love. I probably do …
Christians of the United States join with many others undergoing a liberation of conscience regarding the black experience in America—the freedom to own where we have been wrong. The hatred and harm perpetrated on the black community by America’s white majority is erupting as both a national shame and a national hope of making things …
