Originally posted to Joe’s personal blog in September 2005. Sunday’s sermon (31 March 2019) is “A Biblical Theology of Singleness.” Let me say up front, before you keep reading, for the sake of this post by “status” I mean your marriage status – single or married. I am sure I am not the only one who has heard or been… Read more →

On Sunday, 17 March 2019, less that 48 hours after the horrific attack in two Christchurch Mosques resulting in the massacre of 50 people created in the image of God, I preached this sermon as part of this service. Today, 22 March 2019 when marking one week since this evil attack, New Zealand’s media outlets (online, TV, radio) will broadcast the Islamic “Call… Read more →

Perhaps like me, you are numb… O God we come to you for mercy… The events which have occurred over the last several hours in Christchurch are unprecedented. New Zealand has been attacked. This is an act of horrendous evil. Our country will be forever changed. I remember 9/11 like it was yesterday. I have not felt the numbness I… Read more →

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