Category Archives: Videos
Build on the Rock
Matthew 7:24–27, “Therefore whoever hears these sayings of Mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on the rock: 25 and the rain descended, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house; and it did not fall, for it was founded on the rock. 26 “But everyone who hears these sayings of Mine, and does not do them, will be like a foolish man who built his house on the sand: 27 and the rain descended, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house; and it fell. And great was its fall.”
The following video illustrates Matthew 7:24-27 rather well. I’m drawn to the Picasso influence, but appreciate most the message presented and the way God vividly warns us of the everlasting consequences of our choices. May we choose to obey the Lord because we know the Lord.
John MacArthur on Larry King
Happy Birthday Aaron!!!!!!!
A Conversation with Julia and Elias
I was super blessed to be able to sit down and talk with two amazing young people, to get a glimpse of their story and how they were able to “stay on track” with the Lord through their school years.
They’re both good examples of Paul’s words to young Timothy in 1 Timothy 4:12, “Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity.”
And Proverbs 22:6 (NIV) “Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it.”
Please continue to pray for – and love on…the next generation!
Sign-Spinner
Whatever you do, Solomon said, do it with all your might!
Ecclesiastes 9:10a (NIV) “Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might…” Or as the New Living Translation puts it, Ecclesiastes 9:10a (NLT) “Whatever you do, do well.”
If this young man is willing to enthusaistically spin signs for his employer, or even for his own self interest, we Christians should be willing to work obediently, sincerely, and enthusiastically for Christ, for one day we will give an account – to Him! (See Colossians 3:22-4:1 Study).
Truth & Treat
Join us if you can!!! October 31, from 5PM – 9PM at Calvary Chapel El Monte – it’s gonna be fun!!! Dress up, come, and invite your friends!!!
A little “Talk” with my Son Aaron
It was a big-time blessing sitting down with my son Aaron and just talking about a myriad of topics. I asked him what was it like being raised as a pastor’s kid (PK)? We talked about Daniel and Esther, about social Media, Calculus, education, the nuances of the King James Version…and other things that came to our hearts.
Aaron and I have some pretty stimulating conversations at home, so these were more like bullet points, abbreviated glimpses into the dynamics of some of those conversations. You’ll notice he’s not like me in that he’s extremely articulate and able to remember details on a variety of topics, but I praise God that he is like me in that he’s placed his faith in Jesus Christ. Both of us are still on this journey, so please pray we stay the course.
A Fortified Marriage
Recently Shelly and I were super blessed and humbled to share at a Marriage Retreat. We decided to do a summary on three takeaways. Fortified by being Justified. Fortified by being Sanctified. And Fortified by being Crucified. Here are a few things that are crucial for anyone…not just those who are married.
An Invitation
If you’re hurting and without hope, of if you’re just not sure where you stand with God, here’s a simple invitation to come to Christ – genuinely, before it’s too late.