On my day off yesterday, Kathy and I went to Cinemark to watch the movie "Risen."  We truly enjoyed it!  We also highly recommend it.  Here is an article written by Todd Starnes of Fox News concerning the movie: It's a miracle! Hollywood finally tells a great Bible story By Todd Starnes Published February 18, 2016 FoxNews.com Let’s be honest. Hollywood does not exactly have the best track record when it comes to producing accurate faith-based movies. Remember the giant rock c

One of the greatest joys of my pastoral ministry is sermon preparation and delivery.  I also consider it to be one of the highest privileges:  studying GOD's Word, developing a message, and delivering it to listeners. Every pastor approaches sermon preparation in his own unique way and own preaching style.  For example, some pastors enjoy preaching on topics (e.g., prayer, sharing the faith, and specific doctrines).  Others prefer topical/textual messages (i.e., select a spec