“And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord who has enabled me, because He counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry” I Timothy 1:12 Life is a journey, learn on the way! This has been part of my signature for the blogs I have written for the church. Jen and I just celebrated 25 years…
Parenting
Unless you live under a rock, you have probably heard all about the new Disney movie, “Beauty and the Beast” and the drama it has caused, specifically among Christian households. While some have already determined to boycott Disney and other companies that support the LGBT lifestyle, others are left scratching their head wondering how do…
The company you work at has one, the school you attend has one, the church you attend has one, the hospital where you are admitted has one, and the store you shop at has one. What I am referring to is a mission statement. A mission statement clearly communicates the mission of that organization. For…
“…I have become all things to all men, that I might by all means save some.” I Corinthians 9:22 I am excited about what the Lord is preparing to do here at Ridgeview. Several new ministries are being birthed to help us reach our community with the love of Jesus. Starting September 1st, we will…
My phone is full of pictures of Renea and our boys. A few of the pictures have certainly captured us doing life as we know it (crazy, messy, and loud) but the majority of the pictures depict us doing life rather well. In fact, if I didn’t know any better I would think that we…
“Imitate me, just as I also imitate Christ.” 1 Corinthians 11:1 As Father’s Day approaches this coming Sunday, I find myself thinking about the “Life Lessons” I have learned from my Dad. I became a follower of Jesus in 1972 at the age of 6. My dad, Jimmie Rogers, surrendered to preach not long after…
“For the Son of Man (Jesus) has come to seek and to save that which was lost.” Luke 19:10 “So Jesus said to them again, ‘Peace to you! As the Father has sent Me, I also send you.’”John 20:21 “Then He said to them, ‘The harvest truly is great, but the laborers are few; therefore…
“Her children rise up and call her blessed; Her husband also, and he praises her: “Many daughters have done well, but you excel them all.” Charm is deceitful and beauty is passing. But a woman who fears the Lord, she shall be praised. Give her of the fruit of her hands, and let her own…
I have read countless books, blogs and devotions on the importance of quiet time each morning and I’m convinced that absolutely none of those writers have any children. If your home is anything like ours, there are not very many quiet moments throughout the day. In fact, with three boys, we have learned to do loud…