The goal of this post is to introduce you to (or refresh you in) God’s sufficient design for discipleship and to encourage further study and application. To reach this goal, we will examine two passages of Scripture that instruct us about the nature, context, and practice of discipleship. *(To encourage further study, there will be […]
Read More“For now we see only a reflection as in a mirror, but then face to face. Now I know in part, but then I will know fully, as I am fully known.” 1 Corinthians 13:12 October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. Abortion, miscarriage, stillbirth, infant loss, or infertility are commonplace tragedies that affect […]
Read More“A person’s steps are established by the Lord, and he takes pleasure in his way. Though he falls, he will not be overwhelmed, because the Lord supports him with His hand.” – Psalm 37:23-24 Psalm 37:23 is a difficult one to understand. The Hebrew is just ambiguous enough to mean two different things. It could mean […]
Read More“So God created man in His own image; He created him in the image of God; He created them male and female.” – Genesis 1:27 The overturning of Roe is an historic moment to be celebrated for many reasons, including the vindication of the tireless work of almost 50 years of pro-life activists and the affirmation of the […]
Read More“As the crowd was pressing in on Jesus to hear God’s word…” Luke 5:1 God’s word. It is the word that comes from God. It is the word that carries the authority of God. It is the word that gives life to creation, forgiveness to sinners, release to prisoners, adoption to orphans, provision to the poor, power to the weak, and […]
Read MoreFor an insightful look at dealing with substance abuse and church leadership, read the interview linked below. What If A Church Leader Confesses a Problem with Substance Abuse?
Read More“The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me. Lord, Your faithful love endures forever; do not abandon the work of Your hands.” – Psalm 138:8 “10 Things I Learned from 10 Days in NYC, Part 6” #8 – Famous New York City hot dogs taste like…regular hot dogs. I’m not even sure why I had the impression that […]
Read MoreIn October 2021 I was fortunate to have a month-long sabbatical. I am grateful for the grace that my church gave to me to allow me this time to step away. Part of that time was spent in New York City as part of the pursuit of my Doctor of Ministry. This sabbatical time allowed […]
Read MoreIn October I was fortunate to have a month-long sabbatical. I am grateful for the grace that my church gave to me to allow me this time to step away. Part of that time was spent in New York City as part of the pursuit of my Doctor of Ministry. This sabbatical time allowed me […]
Read MoreDedication of Court and Courtroom 1/18/2022 On the occasion of the dedication of McClennan County Courthouse Room #2 with Judge Brad Cates presiding. May it please the court, my name is Josh Vaughan, Senior Pastor of Columbus Avenue Baptist Church of Waco, Tx, and it is my privilege to serve as Judge Cates’ pastor and […]
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