MCA Church is a multi-ethnic, multi-generational, multi-socioeconomic worship community that loves one another deeply. We rarely talk about racism in our gatherings because we simply feel that crying racism actually strengthens and lengthens this terrible sin against the image of God. A racist is a person who believes that a particular race is superior to …
Back in my study days at Northwest University, Dr. Gordon Fee came through as the Staley Distinguished Scholar. His one week of teaching is permanently stored in my memory. In the chapel service each day, he taught us how to compare the “vanity, vanity, all is vanity” of Ecclesiastes with the permanence of “The man …
Following are the notes I prepared for my Resurrection Sunday message. More than a Relationship Jesus is more than a man: He is Victor! Human beings have three great enemies: sin, death, and Satan. • Sin – Slaves to sin. Romans 6:20 • Satan – Your enemy. 1 Peter 5:8 • Death – The last …
Plan now to attend the following, with a friend. Good Friday Service from Noon to 1 PM in MCA LIVE Son Rise Service from 7:30 to 8:00 AM at the Russian Jack Chalet Breaking the Fast at 8:15 in MCA Central Campus Gym All services as regularly scheduled.
One of my heroes, Hudson Taylor, was fond of saying, “Where God guides, God provides.” I too have found the provision of God to be ample for the work He has designed for me to do. Following is a poem (whose author is unknown) that captures the guiding and providing aspects of our Father. I’d …
“How much free space do you have?” My friend asked me this afternoon. His question was formulated for the purpose of solving computer issues I have been experiencing lately but his question got me thinking about Veteran’s Day. On a scale far grander than a mere hard drive, veterans have provided for me a world …
Watch Night Services are among my favorite services of the year. I totally get a kick out of dedicating an entire year to the Lord at the stroke of midnight, December 31. I have attended (best I can tell) 49 watch night services. I am fired up about this year’s Watch Night program. It may …
Every Memorial Day at noon you will find me at the Memorial Day Celebration at the Fort Richardson National Cemetery. Patriotism runs deep and thick in my blood. Tears rise like a stream of thankfulness. What part moves me? The flags? Yes. The moving speeches? Yes. The tears in the eyes of those who have …