10 Years · Cornerstone · Life Lessons · Wife

10 Lessons Pastoring for 10 Years

In celebration of pastoring Cornerstone for 10 years, I am writing about my ministry in Forest City, PA. In mid-October 2007 I delivered my first sermon in here.  I had returned from Florida where I was a youth and music minister at a great church. There was a small group of people at Cornerstone at… Continue reading 10 Lessons Pastoring for 10 Years

Browndale · Forest City · Richmondale · Vandling

10 Things I Love About Forest City

In celebration of pastoring Cornerstone for 10 years this month,  I am writing several blogs about the last 10 years of ministry in Forest City, PA.  My blog is usually focused on theological issues, but this time my purpose is more practical. I am going to list things that I enjoy about our community. If… Continue reading 10 Things I Love About Forest City

Friends · Life Lessons · Mentors

10 People Who Influenced Me the Last 10 Years

In celebration of pastoring at Cornerstone for 10 years this October, I am preparing several posts about the last 10 years of my ministry in Forest City, PA. I want to list 10 people who impacted my ministry; several of whom are local, and several are national scholars and theologians I’ve never personally met. I’ve… Continue reading 10 People Who Influenced Me the Last 10 Years

Authors · Books · C.S. Lewis · John Piper · Reading

10 Books Everyone Should Read

In celebration of my 10th anniversary at  Cornerstone, I’m writing  several blogs listing a variety of my favorite  “10 things.” Over the next couple weeks my lists will include  people who influenced me over the last 10 years, why I love living in the Forest City Community and what I learned in the last 10… Continue reading 10 Books Everyone Should Read

Bible Study · Guest Blogger · Literature · Reading · Spiritual Growth · Steve Adler

Some Devotional Thoughts on Reading or “Fake It Till You Make It”

Every once in awhile I attempt to point you to other voices I enjoy. One of the ways I do this is by having guest bloggers. Steve Adler and I met several years ago at an educational convention. We chatted a little, figured we may see each other at some point again, then I ran… Continue reading Some Devotional Thoughts on Reading or “Fake It Till You Make It”