Have you ever told a student that if his best grade in class is a “C,” then that is good enough?  Of course, we have all either heard or made a statement like that one.  Is there any foundation in the Word of God for encouraging others to serve to their maximum potential?  The answer [...]

Psalms 9:10 – And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee: for thou, Lord, hast not forsaken them that seek thee. “And they that know they name will put their trust in thee…” Is this not obvious? Why would the writer tell this to us? Oh, how we need to hear [...]

Psalms 8:3-4 – When I consider thy heavens, the work of thy fingers, the moon and the stars, which thou hast ordained; What is man, that thou art mindful of him? and the son of man, that thou visitest him? His Name is Excellent This song begins and ends pointing to the excellent Name of [...]

Psalms 7:9 – Oh let the wickedness of the wicked come to an end; but establish the just: for the righteous God trieth the hearts and reins. The word “reins” has to do with desires,mind, or inner most being. This is a sobering reminder that we must maintain right motives in all that we do. [...]

Psalms 6:9 – The Lord hath heard my supplication; the Lord will receive my prayer. This song shows to us someone in distress. He describes his nights as times of weeping. The trouble was real, but the Psalmist shows us a few things: 1. There is trouble in life. Trouble in life is unavoidable.  Man [...]

II Peter 1:13 – 15 & 3:1 “Yea, I think it meet, as long as I am in this tabernacle, to stir you up by putting you in remembrance; Knowing that shortly I must put off this my tabernacle, even as our Lord Jesus Christ hath shewed me. Moreover I will endeavour that ye may [...]

    This week we have chapels at MCS with Bro. Pete Folger from Cleveland Baptist Temple.  The first service this morning was great.  The students were very responsive.  Bro. Folger also preached the GBC Youth evening service.  Both messages have been very powerful.  Please keep him in your prayers as he continues preaching this [...]

This year the GBC Youth went to West Harrison, Indiana for their Winter Retreat. The name of the camp is Higher Ground, and everything was just great! The annual Winter Retreat has become a highlight, but not for the reason that many people may think. Though we have games and fun, the emphasis of the [...]

The most important part of a youth pastor’s day is when he spends time with Jesus Christ.      Recently, my family and I took a trip to visit family in Georgia.  During this trip, our vehicle surpassed 217,000 miles.  The beginning of this trip was quite smooth.  After arriving at our destination, twelves hour [...]

Andrew Murray’s book entitled Holy in Christ is an excellent book.  In the chapter entitled Holiness and Crucifixion, Murray develops John 17:19 which says, “And for their sakes I sanctify myself, that they also might be sanctified through the truth.”  What an encouragement!  Murray says: And where is the place of death? And how can [...]