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Jennifer Henkel sent me this note about yesterday's sermon.  I totally agree with her thoughts and want others to benefit from them so, with her permission, here's what Jen has to say:  "This will be short and sweet, I promise. Loved your message yesterday. Loved especially your point about living in the real world, dealing with real world concerns, and how that appeals to unbelievers. Now on to the negative, shall we? I felt it was missing one important thing (obviously my opinion). The part about not worrying because everything is in God's hands and He will provide, if the source and root of one's worry is based on the assumption that God… Read More

What's it take to be a good friend?  Someone has suggested these characteristics of good friends:

• Honesty - Will you tell me the truth? The best gift that someone can give me is honest affirmation (don’t patronize me) and honest correction.  Not everyone has the “right” to speak into… Read More

Tim Keller writes: Recently several people have asked me 'how do you deal with harsh criticism?' In each case, the inquirer had felt stung by what they felt were unfair attacks on him or her. In this internet age, anyone can have their views censured unfairly by people they don't know. So what do you do when that happens? Here's is the gist of the counsel I give people when they ask me about this. For years I've been guided by a letter… Read More

Tamdiu discendum est, quamdiu vivas - We should learn as long as we may live  – Seneca. Lifelong learners are deeply inquisitive.  They’re committed to continually seeing reality more and more accurately.  They live continually in learning mode.  They never “arrive.”  They’re always in process.  They are acutely aware of their ignorance, their incompetence, and their need for growth.  They constantly… Read More

Pastor Perry Noble challenges husbands to ask their wives these questions, and for these reasons:

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