Category Archives: Shared

David Platt on ‘Heaven is for real’

Posted on April 30, 2014 by Pastor Wes

I think David Platt sums up this book and others very well in this short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEAko02HD5o  

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Does Better Music Grow a Bigger Church? by Don Chapman

Posted on December 16, 2013 by Pastor Wes

“I used to think that really good music grows a church. Get the hottest band and singers in town and the people will come. I don’t think that anymore.” Read the entire article here: http://www.churchleaders.com/worship/worship-articles/139971-music-growth.html

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Great Secular Article on Child-rearing

Posted on August 2, 2013 by Pastor Wes

The Following is an article that has been making its rounds on Facebook.  It is not from a Christian or Religious perspective – but it makes many excellent points on some of the mistakes society is making in raising our … Continue reading →

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PRESBYTERIAN BRANCH REJECTS FAMED CHRISTIAN HYMN ‘IN CHRIST ALONE’ FROM NEW SONG BOOK OVER ‘WRATH OF GOD’ LYRICS

Posted on July 30, 2013 by Pastor Wes

From theBlaze.com: Jul. 30, 2013 11:43am Billy Hallowell It’s no secret that the Presbyterian Church (USA) — which is different from other branches of Presbyterianism — collectively takes a more liberal approach to theology. Most recently, the denomination is gaining attention … Continue reading →

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We are born with a sin nature!

Posted on July 29, 2013 by Pastor Wes

The following promo ran on Saturday evening July 27 for the CBS show 60 Minutes: CBS – 60 Minutes Promo, July 28, 2013 Leslie Stahl “A question that has raged as long as there have been people:  Are human beings … Continue reading →

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Warning from US Senator Ted Cruz – from theBlaze.com

Posted on July 23, 2013 by Pastor Wes

SEN. TED CRUZ ISSUES MAJOR GAY MARRIAGE WARNING FOR PASTORS AND CHRISTIANS, ALIKE Jul. 23, 2013 1:10pm Billy Hallowell Supporters of traditional marriage often fear the free speech ramifications that could emerge as as result of increasing support for gay marriage … Continue reading →

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Why men have stopped singing in church – from www.churchformen.com

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Pastor Wes

A great perspective on how congregational singing in general is fading away. http://churchformen.com/how-were-off-the-mark/why-men-have-stopped-singing-in-church/

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Revival will come when…

Posted on February 6, 2013 by Pastor Wes

Article by Gordon Conner, published by ministry127.com Revival Will Come When… Cultivating Your Heart for Revival   Revival is more than simply having a special guest preacher and a few extra nights of meetings. True revival is a work of … Continue reading →

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Charles Spurgeon on Revival

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Pastor Wes

THE word “revival” is as familiar in our mouths as a household word. We are constantly speaking about and praying for a “revival;” would it not be as well to know what we mean by it? Of the Samaritans our … Continue reading →

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THESE WERE THE 10 MOST SIGNIFICANT FAITH & RELIGION STORIES OF 2012 – from theBlaze

Posted on December 21, 2012 by wesgun

* This is taken from theBlaze and written by Billy Hallowell.  Written on December 21, 2012   Faith and religion were an integral part of the 2012 news cycle. From the contraceptive mandate to intense violence in the Middle East, … Continue reading →

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