Thoughts, Convictions, and Simple Journals

  • What if Spurgeon Was Not Spurgeon?

    What if Spurgeon Was Not Spurgeon?

    What if C.H. Spurgeon was not Spurgeon? What do I mean? “What do you think? If a man has a hundred sheep, and one of them has gone astray, does he not leave the ninety-nine on the mountains and go in search of the one that went astray? And if he finds it, truly, I… Read more

  • The Durick’s: Spreading The Gospel and Fighting Human Trafficking

    The Durick’s: Spreading The Gospel and Fighting Human Trafficking

    Last week I was privileged to sit with Nick Durick, a young man I have not seen since 2004. I first met Nick through our church in Stillman Valley, IL. At that time, we had the upwards of 60 people, both youth and adults, meeting in our home every Monday night, sometimes meeting for 6… Read more

  • The Father’s Bargain: John Flavel

    The Father’s Bargain: John Flavel

    The Father’s Bargain—John Flavel In the later 1600’s John Flavel wrote this picture of God the Father talking with His dear Son regarding the hopeless and sinless state. This has come to be known as, “The Father’s Bargain.” “Here you may suppose the Father to say, when driving his bargain with Christ for you. “Father—‘My… Read more

  • Five Minutes: Distraction and Apathy in The Christian Life

    Five Minutes: Distraction and Apathy in The Christian Life

    Have you felt distracted in your faith? Has God not been preeminent in your life? Have you allowed apathy to creep in? If so, the message below may just be what you need to hear to turn this all around. Including this message, I have included a link to free downloads to my last six… Read more

  • Statistics of Death

    Statistics of Death. As I am thinking about updating and republishing, “Realities of a True Christian,” I am today reminded of a quote that is in chapter two. I originally found this quote in Leonard Ravenhill’s book, “Revival God’s Way,” page 145. The statistics were awful. Take note of the year. “Here is a report… Read more

  • What is Our Boast, Our Trust, Our Witness?

    If you are like me, you do not always talk about what you should, and you may not always trust as you should, and you may not always be a witness as we are called. But, does this mean we do not strive forward? Shall we not believe all of God’s word, regardless if false… Read more