Monthly Archives: July 2008

Wednesday August 6th we’ll begin a mid-week summer series called “Prayer: The Ultimate Lifestyle.” For the next few weeks we’ll be focusing on prayer as a lifestyle. Paul said to the Thessalonians, Pray without ceasing (1 Thessalonians 5:17). How do we do that? If prayer was just an exercise that we go through that required … Continue reading »

I mentioned a couple of days ago about the series, “Whatta Comeback!” we’ll be starting this Sunday at CLC. It’s all about the disciple Peter and his up’s and down’s in his faith journey. This Sunday part one is called “Stay In The Game.” Norman Vincent Peale used to say, “It’s always too soon to … Continue reading »

Hard to believe that July is almost in the history books! It’s been a great summer at CLC. August promises to be just as wonderful. This Sunday, August 3rd we’re beginning a three week series called “Whatta Comeback!” No matter how late in the game it may seem, no matter how far behind you appear … Continue reading »

Satchel Paige threw his first major league pitch at the age of 42. Actually, he was good enough to play in the majors at the age of 18, but he couldn’t: Satchel Paige was black. Seven years after Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in baseball, Paige, an undisputed superstar everywhere but in the major … Continue reading »

I came across this the other day in my reading the other day and wanted to share it with you. It’s from D.A. Carson’s book The Art and Craft of Biblical Preaching. He states that there are six reasons why expository preaching deserves to be our primary method of proclamation. Expository preaching, in case you’re … Continue reading »

I may not say it much, but I’m extremely honored to be the Senior Pastor of Christian Life Center. It’s an incredible privilege to serve you in this capacity. Speaking for both Marvina and myself, we love you and are humbled to be included in your lives! Every week or so I get an email … Continue reading »

This Sunday is part two of our Experiencing God series on the Holy Spirit. I’ll be speaking from the Old Testament book of Joel and the New Testament book of Acts. You cannot understand Joel 2 and Acts 2 apart from God’s great purpose to empower his people with the Spirit so they will take … Continue reading »

For those of you praying to find a godly spouse I offer the following….pretty smart advice if you ask me! For 40 years Father Pat Connor, a 79 year old priest based in Bordentown, NJ, has been giving a talk to teens and young adults called “Whom Not To Marry.” Most of his listeners are … Continue reading »

Psalms 27:1 says, “The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?” I recently came across some quotes on fear that I wanted to pass on to you. My personal favorite is the last one from Betty Bender…I … Continue reading »

Elizabeth Barrett Browning once said, “Light tomorrow with today.” I’m bit quite sure but I think she’s talking about planting a certain type of seed: doing things each day — even when today is a little dark — to ensure that tomorrow is a little brighter. This would include, for example, continuing to put money … Continue reading »