In yesterday’s message from our series in the Gospel of Mark, we spoke about praying in faith and what exactly does that mean? Since yesterday, several people have reached out because that part wasn’t included completely in the sermon notes … Read More
Has anyone ever said the phrase, “but I didn’t mean to” to you after they hurt you or did something that had unintended consequences? I believe every parent has probably heard that on at least one occasion from their child. … Read More
If you are a regular reader of this blog, attend Westlake Baptist, or know me personally; then you are aware that I am a sports fan. It comes from being raised in a sport’s house and playing sports for the … Read More
In Mark 7 there is an interesting miracle that is recorded. It is interesting, not because Jesus cast out a demon, but rather because of the exchange between Jesus and the woman. The text is found in Mark 7:24-30. Jesus … Read More
On Sunday mornings at Westlake Baptist we have been going through the Gospel of Mark since Easter Sunday. I can’t speak for anyone else, but I can say that I have enjoyed the time of study, and I have found … Read More
I read a very strange and very sad story this morning. The headline was, “Man mauled to death trying to take self with a bear.” Go ahead and admit it, if you saw that headline you would click on it … Read More
In the apostle Paul’s letter to the Ephesians he talks a lot about what it means to be a true disciple of Jesus. In chapter 4, Paul talks about the church and its witness internal and externally as evidence of … Read More
Our family has a dog named Odie. Odie is an interesting dog to say the least. One night he starts barking incessantly. I am thinking that he probably needs to go outside. However, just a few seconds outside and it … Read More
One thing that was discussed in the sermon on Sunday was about the temptation of Jesus. Sunday didn’t provide enough time to go into detail about the purposes of Jesus being tempted as He began His ministry. Therefore, this is … Read More
Any parent can tell you, one of the hardest parts of being a parent is having to discipline your child when they sin. As parents we always want to believe the best about our children. We think things like, other … Read More
