Sep 27, 2025
The Doctrine of Sanctification: Irrelevant Theological Discussion or Heartbeat of Faith in Christ?
Sadly, for many professing believers—likely because of poor shepherding over many years— the idea of doctrine and the development of arriving at that doctrine (the theological process) evokes images of dusty and near-empty churches and boring lectures. They have been taught that faith in Christ is a means by which God blesses their endeavors and gives some comfort to make it through the trials of life. Their faith, if that can be called faith, is centered around, “What can God do for me in my daily life?”
Apr 15, 2025
Keeping Holy Week Holy
When I was a kid in school, the Easter holiday was so much a part of cultural normality that Spring Break was often tied into Easter weekend. Some schools even had "Easter Break." And while I appreciate it when our culture makes it easier to celebrate Christian Holy Days, but in fact, Resurrection...
Nov 5, 2024
Election Day 2024: Keeping the Faith in Uncertain Times
I welcome any reader of course, but this letter is originally for the precious body of believers of Grace Bible Church of Bakersfield. Dear Brothers and Sisters of Grace Bible Church of Bakersfield, We have done our best to shepherd our own hearts concerning this year’s presidential election. We...
