After getting some bugs worked out, taking some downtime to re-charge and re-energize, the Westlake Baptist blog is back! Thank you for your patience, and as always for taking time to read and comment on our blog postings. In 2018 … Read More
My family and I are walking through a devotion called “The Story” this year. Yesterday’s devotion was about Abram’s call. It is found in Genesis 12:1-3, “Now the LORD had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and … Read More
One of the highlights of my mornings are when I get the chance to do a devotion with my wife and we get to pray together. Few things set my day up for success as well as that special time. … Read More
Below is a copy of a Post Sunday Follow-Up message. Each week on Monday or Tuesday we pick one point of the previous Sunday’s message and we try to dive a little further into it. In this Post Sunday Follow-Up … Read More
Love is not easy! I know that isn’t a groundbreaking or earth shattering statement, but those who love others know it to be a true statement. It applies to your spouse, your children, and even other people. The idea of … Read More
I wanted to take a quick moment and to say on behalf of myself, my family, and the Westlake Baptist Church family, Merry Christmas to you and your family. Thank you to the many of you who are faithful readers … Read More
Here as of late the podcasts of preachers I listen to, the blogs I read, as well as the articles I have been reading all seem to revolve around one subject, suffering. As I have gone back and looked and … Read More
“The Lord is my Shepherd” are the words to what is most likely the most popular Psalm in the Bible. The 23rd Psalm is recited in church services, funerals, and other events. It used to comfort those who are struggling. … Read More
Have you ever been talking to someone and they said something so profound that you just said to yourself “wow, that is really powerful?” I had one of those moments in a chat with a brother in Christ. His quote … Read More
I have the joy and privilege of pastoring a Southern Baptist Convention church. Though I did not grow in in the Southern Baptist Convention, I have come to love Southern Baptist because they are people who stand on the Word … Read More
