by Josh Waltz | Jun 28, 2016 | A Pastor's Heart
Alive Again June 28, 2016 A few years back I read an unusual news story about a fellow named Walter Williams, an elderly man who passed away under hospice care. The county coroner checked his pulse, found nothing, and declared him dead. He completed his paperwork,...
by Josh Waltz | Jun 20, 2016 | A Pastor's Heart
Tactics June 20, 2016 One of the most helpful books I’ve read on Christian apologetics (i.e., defending the faith) is Gregory Koukl’s Tactics. The book’s back-cover promise reads: “Tactics teaches you how to maneuver comfortably and graciously as you share your faith...
by Josh Waltz | Jun 13, 2016 | A Pastor's Heart
Why These Books? June 13, 2016 Each summer, the elders supply a selection of recommended books that connect with our sermon series—an implicit encouragement to take advantage of the extra leisure of summer to cultivate our minds and nurture our faith with some good...
by Josh Waltz | Jun 6, 2016 | A Pastor's Heart
The Crux of the Matter June 6, 2016 Surveys tell us that the tall sweep of McDonalds’ golden arches is the most recognized logo in the world. Another is the smooth curve of Nike’s fattened checkmark, aka, “the swoosh.” Fast rising to the elite level of these two is...