With the new year, I figured that it’s time to get my blog back up and running. I’ve added a new page that includes an archive of my OCC sermons from the beginning of the year. Both the link to watch the message from the Sunday service and the manuscript notes are available. Click on … More Sunday Messages
Since the latest transition of power in our country, we have all likely seen the divisive vitriol that has gripped the populace. Whether one agrees or disagrees with the execution of power in the current administration, the thing that has been most concerning is how divided we seem to be. Here, I offer some thoughts … More On Gods and Kingdoms
The Evangelical church seems to struggle with uniting theory (rationalism) with practice (experientialism). Either our ministries are Word-based or works-based but not both. When we are Word-based we are motivated by the acquisition of theological information and are passionate about Bible study. Our ministry efforts are exhausted by formal and informal educational models that include Sunday School classes, heady preaching, and small group studies. When we are works-based, we are passionate about passion itself. Our ministries emphasize events, activity, and programs, those things that provide us with a sensation that something is happening. … More Crossing the Divide of the Mind and Heart
We’re nearing the end of Holy Week and the climax of Easter Sunday. I’m sure Christians everywhere are looking forward to a weekend filled with spring weather, family get-togethers and worship of the Savior. If you’re from Nuevo, you are likely anticipating a quick jaunt to the river. While this weekend definitely gives us all … More Easter Woes
It’s easy for us to think that God is present in worship when we feel something. For some, God must do something in our time of song to demonstrate nearness. While I do think worship changes us because we experience God’s presence, whether we sense him or not, the exercise of worship is primarily concerned … More Truth and Worship
Daniel Flores Jr. 