When Life Just Hurts
One of my greatest privileges as a pastor is to sit with people and listen to their stories. And what happens is that I’m often invited into a story about pain, loneliness, and suffering. Sometimes life just hurts—a lot! Many…
Whom Are You Discipling?
Winter is fully here, and the Evangelical Free Church of Crystal Lake continues to grow numerically. For this, we praise God! The flip side to all our growth, however, is the need for continued involvement in the lives of one…
Hungry for God
A couple of years ago, I was talking to a young man after a worship service one Sunday, and he asked me about a couple of book recommendations and what to do next for his spiritual growth. We had a…
God and the Desert
Saudi is hot and beautiful. It is silent and majestic. It is primarily a massive desert. Speaking of deserts, it’s got me to thinking lately . . . Ever notice how much of the Bible took place in the desert?…
Communion, Baptism, and Children
I want to use this week’s column to address one of the most common questions we receive as pastors: When should a parent allow a child to partake in communion and baptism? The answer usually involves two parts. First of…
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