What you don't know...
This week, between the TV camera and the repetition of a 24 hour news media, we have been privy to some amazing feats of immaturity. Mark Twain once wrote " It's not what you don't…
Topic: Inspirational
Bible Reading Program
Many of you have expressed a desire to continue your Bible reading program. You can find the chart that I took the readings from HERE. I am so excited that we read through the Bibl…
Sunday March 1st Decisions
This weekend at Cornerstone, we made decisions to serve God with all our heart in the day to day menial tasks. below are some of the decisions that were publicized. I hope that you…
The Church Advances as the World Retreats
One of the things that is obvious in almost every segment of society is the new value of security against global economic collapse . The papers and news channels are full of storie…
Seriously Funny
What is amazing about this cartoon by John Bogenschutz is that nobody ever thought of this before! What a great idea! Life no doubt has its dangers and for many of us we are afraid…
Seriously Funny
Again John Bogenschutz makes a great point about how easy it can be for people to misunderstand and misapply His commands. Thankfully, God has given us His Word. The Bible not only…
Seriously Funny
Life is full of surprises, however many times there has been some level of warning that we have or have not thought worthy of our attention. Here are some areas that we often ignor…
Seriously Funny
My good friend John Bogenschutz is one of the most creative people in our church. He is not only a good neighbor, but a great dad and has a daily comic strip that I truly enjoy. In…
How to Give During an Economic Downturn
There is little doubt that people world round are suffering financially. I have talked with pastors all across the nation who have seen quite an impact on offerings, and on Tuesday…
Curiosity, Crisis, Cry, Convinced
Peter walked on water. I really understand how, but I know why. I mean who would not want to walk on water so when Jesus showed up Peter could not wait to try it out. Curiosity was…
Bigfoot Seen Fleeing as Hurricane Fay Approaches
Like it or not, our modern culture revolves around stories. TV, movies, even the nightly news and the Olympic games revolve around the narratives we are so desperate to hear. So wh…
Doubters Welcome
I am currently reading a book for a course in theology in which the author seems to have written in fear that technology will somehow replace God in society. His basic premis is th…
A Wall or a Door?
Everything is going great and all of a sudden, out of nowhere you hit a wall. I can't convey how often this happens in church life, or even life in general. But one thing that I ha…
The Parable of Rich and Rob
Rich and Rob were homeless. One day while looking through the dumpster behind the 7-Eleven, they discovered an unused lottery ticket. They agreed to split the winnings if there wer…
Logan and the Sky Angel
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The Christmas Conspiracy
The Christmas Conspiracy It began as most conspiracies do with a high level official seeing an opportunity for a power grab. While the king was distracted with foreign affairs, he …
Of life and Roller Coasters
What is your favorite part of the roller coaster experience. Most of us enjoy the entire ride, except for the sudden jolt of the stop at the end which we can make a metaphor for de…
Don't Waste Your Cancer
I am finishing John Piper's book entitled "Don't Waste Your Life" It is a good read, not great, but good. I think it is one of those " sermon series transcript turned into book" bo…
Monday Meeting Download
What a great day off. We went to Joe Murray's meeting today and heard two outstanding messages from Russell Johnson at IBB in Miami and Mike Stancil from Calvary Baptist in Taylorv…
Devotional Blog
Last month I began chronicling my personal Bible time on a blog. {inthedaily} It was my goal for the month to read through the book of James 1 chapter a week, and every day boil it…
Revival in Afghanistan
BlackAnthem.com , a military news website has an interesting story about a recent revival at the Bagram Air Force Base in Afghanistan. You can read the article here .…
Holy Smoke
The heavens declare the glory of God, even in Disney World! A few weeks ago, I determined that I would find out who was writing about Jesus in the sky over Disney/ Four Corners. I …
The Masters' Master's Master
Did you watch the Masters golf tournament yesterday? If not, you may have missed the virtually unknown "Zach Johnson" tame Tiger Woods and win his green Jacket. What was awesome wa…
I have never seen the sun
I have never, in my life, seen the sun. No I am not blind, but every attempt I have made to look at the sun has been a failure. You see, each time I try, the light is so bright tha…
Easter Saturday
Many times, we focus on His death, and on His resurrection, and leave out his burial. Today is the day we usually don't remember. In reality, it is a very significant day. In fact …
Another Reason to Drink Coke
From BBC News.... Coke complaint delays Jesus film An Italian film which features Jesus drinking from a can of Coca-Cola will miss its Easter release date after the drinks giant co…
The Life of a Christ-Follower on American Idol
Chris Sligh has a new comment about being a Christ-Follower on American Idol. One of the interesting things to me about his comment is the part about the local church. God has give…
Chris Sligh Opens Up
American Idol contestant Chris Sligh speaks about wanting to leave the show, Bob Jones University and his own future with the Greenville News. Story HERE .…
Survey Says....
Gabe has added a survey to our e-news page. Take the quiz.... here . I hope you pass.…
And thank You for Sundays...
Tonight Andrew prayed before dinner. Among other things he thanked God for Sundays. That does my heart good in several ways. One, as a pastor, my son thinks church is great. I am s…
We'll See
Growing up, We'll see usually meant no. Mom and dad used the term because life is so uncertain that what initially sounds good, does not always come about. I now find myself using …
Thank's for Goliath
I wonder if David ever thanked God for Goliath. I wonder if he thanked God for Saul's javelin, or for the cave of Adullam. I am sure that David prayed about Goliath as he gathered …
4 Christian Idols
American Idol touts four professing believers. I have to say that this is a surprise to me, but it really should not have been. This season has offered some great contestants. Acco…
Small Group
"We talked it over and when we get back home, we are getting involved in a small group at our church." I had lunch with a snowbird who was doing the last minute pre-flight check be…
American Idol
American Idol, is without question the hottest show on TV, they are bullying their way to take up the prime time slot 2 to 3 times a week. My vote, if I took time to call, is for C…