In light of the recent shootings in Dallas and the intense rhetoric that has ensued, I wanted to share with you a simple but powerful prayer from columnist Matt Barber that I trust we can INTENTIONALLY send this petition to our Heavenly Father throughout the days and weeks to come. America is in the midst of a […]

Last week we asked the question, “Which God do you serve?” We framed the question in light of living in an idolatrous culture. A recent survey of seminary students revealed that the first commandment, “You shall have no other gods before Me” was not considered by these aspiring pastors to be “all that important” compared […]

I trust you had a wonderful 4th of July weekend my friends. I am so very grateful to the Lord for His consistent blessings toward America, but let us not forget that His blessings are connected to our obedience. To that end, let this be our enduring prayer from 2 Chronicles 7:14, “If my people […]

Off to a fast start today as we have Vacation Bible School going on….super fun and very busy! There is something about the simplicity of listening to little ones worshiping the Lord that makes me consider His place in my life. I think we would all agree that we live in an idolatrous world. Pastor […]

I read an interesting passage this morning in Luke 19:1-9. This familiar passage articulates the requirements of Servanthood. When Jesus left His home in heaven, He didn’t come to earth to be a superstar. He very INTENTIONALLY came to serve. As His disciples, we’ve been left here on earth to follow His example and serve a lost and hurting […]

I am excited about what the Lord is going to do around Auburn Grace Community Church this summer with our all-church small group study, “War Room”. Prayer is the greater work. Prayer is transforming. Prayer impacts. Sometimes I feel as if all the rest of our “labor” is just busy work. Prayer is the lifeblood of […]

Last week we explored the idea that the process of pursuing Godliness includes at least these two acts: 1. We must present our bodies to God and renew our minds each day (Romans 12:1 & 2). 2. We must become living sacrifices as He did (1 John 3:16). Men of Intention understand that if we […]

I hope and pray you will have a wonderful Memorial Day. May God continue to bless our great country and meet the needs of those who grieve this day. The apostle Paul lived in an age when sensuality, the pursuit of pleasure, and rebellion against the Lord were prevalent (nothing new under the sun). In […]

I know many of you enjoy the wit and wisdom of Pastor/Author Max Lucado. I was reading a short devotional from him yesterday entitled “Let God Have You”. It is an excerpt from a chapter in his fantastic book, “Just Like Jesus”. He asks the obvious question, “How long has it been since you let […]

Genesis Chapter 1 informs us that we are created in God’s image! This truth means that every human being has infinite dignity, value and worth. But this essential truth means little without authentic relationship. Josh McDowell reminds us that “truth without relationship leads to rejection”. No doubt this is what Paul had in mind when […]