The Star of Bethlehem
The great 2020 conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn has rekindled interest in the “Star of Bethlehem.” Could it have been a conjunction of planets? A comet? A supernova? While there …
Rod & Staff
Thoughts from Pastor Glenn on a variety of topics
Behold, I Stand at the Door and Knock
Jesus’ striking comment was not an invitation to unbelievers, but to a church in Laodicea. It is an invitation to every Christian who has misplaced a living fellowship with Christ …
Gratitude for the Journey
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 …
Lessons from the Wilderness
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 …
First Of All – My “Most Important Issue” In This Election
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, …
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Wholly His
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 …
What to Pray for Most in this Election
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 …
Untended Garden
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 …
An Epidemic of Foolishness
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, …
A Respectful Corrective to John MacArthur’s Post on Reopening Churches
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 …
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