Poem: The Dawn Patrol

Sometimes I fly at dawn above the sea,Where, underneath, the restless waters flow --Silver, and cold, and slow,Dim in the east there burns a new-born sun,Whose rosy gleams along the ripples run,Save where the mist droops low,Hiding the level loneliness from me. And now appears beneath the milk-white hazeA little fleet of anchored ships, which … Continue reading Poem: The Dawn Patrol →

Poem on Convictions

Some ships go east, and some go west, Before the wind that blows; It's the set of the sail, and not the gale; That determines the way it goes. … Continue reading Poem on Convictions →

Convictions vs. Compromise

Study of the Book of Daniel Lesson 3 Daniel 1:8-21 “Those who honor Me I will honor, and those who despise Me will be lightly esteemed.”– 1 Samuel 2:30b “When a man’s ways are pleasing to the Lord, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.” – Proverbs 16:7 Some ships … Continue reading Convictions vs. Compromise →

How to Determine if Technology Provides the Best Solution

I love technology. There is nothing that thrills me more than to find a really cool app for my iPad, or discover a new way to accomplish an old task. I love tracking my To Do list with technology (I use ToodleDo), reading about new technology (using my Kindle Fire or iPad), and talking with … Continue reading How to Determine if Technology Provides the Best Solution →

Revival is the Work of God’s Spirit

Revival is the work of God’s Spirit, and He works on each individual according to his or her station and need. It is important that the minister understand the objectives and work of the Holy Spirit, as well as the situation and spiritual condition of the members of his congregation (Prov. 27:23). His preaching and … Continue reading Revival is the Work of God’s Spirit →

Godly Youth in a Pagan Land

Study of the Book of Daniel Lesson 2 Daniel 1:3-7 “And some of your own sons, who will come from you, whom you will father, shall be taken away, and they shall be eunuchs in the palace of the king of Babylon.” –Isaiah 39:7 “A majority of twenty-somethings – 61% of today's young adults – … Continue reading Godly Youth in a Pagan Land →

An Introduction to Sermon-Based Small Groups

Below is an outline of a presentation I gave at Johnston Evangelical Free Church on Sermon-Based Small Groups, the model we employ for our small group ministry at First Family Church. The purpose of this presentation is to introduce you to sermon-based curriculum as a small group model and provide you with the basic … Continue reading An Introduction to Sermon-Based Small Groups →

Resources for the Study of Daniel

Below are the resources cited for the Study of Daniel. This course was taught at First Family Church in 2012. Resources: Anderson, R. A. (1984). Signs and wonders: A commentary on the Book of Daniel. International Theological Commentary. Grand Rapids, MI: Wm.B. Eerdmans Pub. Co. Boice, J. M. (2003). Daniel: An expositional commentary. Grand Rapids, … Continue reading Resources for the Study of Daniel →

Overview & Chapter 1:1-2

Study of the Book of Daniel Lesson 1 “However, there is a God in heaven who reveals mysteries, and He has made known to King Nebuchadnezzar what will take place in the latter days. This was your dream and the visions in your mind while on your bed.”–Daniel 2:28 Daniel, sometimes referred to as the … Continue reading Overview & Chapter 1:1-2 →

Presentation Tools: PowerPoint, Keynote, or Prezi?

I am beginning the process of planning some presentations for various conferences in 2012. Historically, I have used PowerPoint as my presentation app of choice. (See What’s In Your Presentation Toolbox?) Given I have some time to explore, and some new tools are now available, I am re-evaluating my options. Presenting With an iPad Ideally, … Continue reading Presentation Tools: PowerPoint, Keynote, or Prezi? →