Clover Sites

I've been looking for the best and most cost effective way to update my church website. I'm not skilled in web design so I need something that is easy but not cheesy. I've found none better than Clover sites. They have great templates that are very easy to design and update. And, I love that they let you test drive everything (and I mean everything) before you buy. So, if you need a new website for your church or ministry, I'd highly recommend Clover.

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Jesus Will Come

It's Sunday, May 22 and the world has not ended and Jesus has not returned. For thousands of years people have been making predictions regarding the second coming of Christ and they have all been wrong. The reason they have been wrong is because they don't know when Jesus is returning. And, the Bible is clear that when Jesus comes (and He will come), no one will be expecting Him. That Harold Camping predicted May 21, 2011 as the Day of the Lord was evidence that Jesus was indeed not returning yesterday. Yesterday was the least likely day of the return of Jesus Christ. His coming will be unexpected. No one will be looking for Him. He will come like a thief in the night.

I think the main damage done by Camping and his followers is that they gave further reason for the world to scoff at the very idea that there is an "end of the world." They further hardened the hearts of those who already think the idea of Jesus' second coming ridiculous.

Make no mistake about it. Jesus will come. The world as we know it will end. There is a coming day of judgment. And that we have no idea when it will be, makes it no less certain that it will happen.

In fact, we are told why Jesus has not yet come. The Bible tells us why Jesus did not return yesterday.

2 Peter 3:9: "The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance."

The Lord is being patient. He desires for you to come to repentance and faith in Jesus Christ.

When He Shall Come With Trumpet Sound...

Will Jesus Return this Saturday?...I Hope So...

By now, you've probably heard the prediction of Harold Camping that Jesus will return on May 21, 2011 at 6pm. Camping can't be trusted. He's been wrong about this before (1994). He does not know when Jesus will return (Matthew 24:36). Only the Father knows that.

But, that Jesus is returning is without question. So, while Saturday will probably come and go just like last Saturday, don't be fooled. Jesus will return soon. And, He will take His own people to be with Himself in the place that He has prepared. And, He will judge and punish all those who refused to trust Him.

So, come Lord Jesus! Don't wait for Saturday. Come now...

Hebrews 9:28 - Jesus will appear a second time to save those who are eagerly waiting for Him.

Here is a good post by Al Mohler on the subject.

Christ Baptist Church is Moving!

I'm excited to announce that Christ Baptist Church will begin meeting at Community Christian School beginning June 5. Since we will now have padded chairs, I'm planning to preach twice as long!

Dazzling Your Kids with the Gospel

Everything Elyse Fitzpatrick writes is gospel-drenched gold. So, I'm looking forward to her new book on parenting, Give them Grace: Dazzling Your Kids with the Love of Jesus.

Reformed Expository Commentary

WTS Books has a rock'n good sale on all volumes of the Reformed Expository Commentary Series. Single volumes are 45% off. Buy 3 or more and get 50% off. Buy the entire series and get 52% off.

They are doing this to celebrate the release of the newest volume on 1 Kings.

What Would Paul Tripp Do?

Finally, a parenting post that I can relate to. Kevin DeYoung helps me.

Mistakes in Church Planting

For all church planting pastors: I highly recommend for you to listen to Darrin Patrick's message from the Plant! conference. He basically just walks through some of the main mistakes he made early in his church planting (including neglecting his family, not taking days off, and not delegating responsibilities).