May 25, 2010 Posted by Anthony

Lost Questions

Six years ago my wife and I fell in love with a new kind of television show. It was smart, mysterious, well written, epic in scale, and had an amazing ensemble of characters to make it work as the most amazing hour on television. The show was really built on one thing: mystery. It wouldn’t had made it if it were cheesy, poorly directed, dumbed-down, or had bad actors. But mystery IS what the show was... read more

May 10, 2010 Posted by Anthony

Tension

There’s a tension in our faith. We long for the day that Christ will return to restore all things: to wipe every tear from our eyes, to forever iradicate sickness and death, and to put the persistance and bondage of sin under His feet for eternity. But if we are in tune with the Gospel and the heart of God, we also dread the day of Christ’s return because it will be the end of opportunity for... read more

Mar 20, 2010 Posted by Anthony

Teaching/Preaching Advice, Part 4: Never Assume

The Fourth Thing: Don’t Assume Your Audience Knows What You’re Talking About Too often teachers will refer to a Bible story or passage, not explain it, then pass by to the next thing- leaving their audience bewildered as they continue. If you build a foundation for the rest of your message on something that no one understands or knows about (either a Bible strory or cultural reference), they... read more

Oct 27, 2009 Posted by Anthony

Influence ans Exploitarion

There has only been one new show this television season that my wife and I have gotten hooked on: Flash Forward. I love sci-fi dramas so this show was a no brainer. The fact that it was created by some writers from Lost, had lots of Lost references, and major Lost actors played title roles helped a lot as well. The show follows several FBI agents and characters related to them trying to put their lives... read more

Aug 6, 2009 Posted by Anthony

Short of Sin

I recently listened to a message by one of my favorite pastors, Perry Noble. He is hardcore to the bone for Christ. He made a statemement, that I have heard recently somewhere else, that has really got me thinking. He saud,” We will do anything short of sin to bring the lost to Christ” Wow! I am so fed up with religion and non-Biblical rules that tell us as Believers what/when/ how we are... read more