Right now, the world is experiencing a pandemic caused by COVID-19, also known as novel coronavirus. We at Westlake Baptist want to strike a balance between faith in the sovereign God and appropriate precaution. As such, we are going to make some … Read More
Have you ever been asked that question by someone? If you have ever taken an ethics class, this is a question that will be asked and debated. But it isn’t just something you might talk about in a college class. … Read More
We live in a society of political correctness run amuck. Every word spoken or written is dissected multiple ways, and analyzed not only for what was said, but also what could a hidden meaning be behind what was said, or … Read More
Last week, I was asked to do something by my wife that needed to be done, but I dreaded doing. She asked me to clean out my closet. To be honest, it is a fairly simply process, but it meant … Read More
Much has been written over the years about making disciples. In my own denomination (SBC), there has even been a disciple-making taskforce established. They have given a report. For what it is worth, it is a great report, and wonderful … Read More
With our high-tech society, most retailers these days ask you if you wanted a printed receipt or a digital receipt. Digital receipts allow them to use less paper, so there is a cost savings to the company there. Of course, … Read More
I wonder how many people remember Verizon Wireless’ slogan from a few years ago, “Can you hear me now?” I kind of wonder if God ever feels like asking us that question. Yesterday, I got to be a guest driver … Read More
A few weeks ago, I had to have surgery done. It was what the doctor described as “a routine, major surgery.” It was something they did a lot of, but it was a major surgery. My greatest fear through all … Read More
Ingrained in all of us is a desire for justice. We have this desire, because of our Creator. In Genesis 1, we learn that God has made mankind in His image. However, in Genesis 3, we see the fall of … Read More
I am writing out of great concern for many people in the church right now. I have been thinking about this the past couple of days, and only now is God allowing me to put it on paper. I realize … Read More
