By Jeff Larson, The Back Pew “Thanksgiving is certainly a holiday meant for showing gratitude to God, but if I didn’t know better, I would say it’s a competition to see who will nap first and the longest after that turkey-induced tryptophan knockout. This Thanksgiving, get alone somewhere, and tell the Lord from the bottom […]
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Praising the Lord in the Storm
By Jeff Larson, The Back Pew “Even in our darkest moments, when it seems like all hope is lost, praising God can be an act of faith and a source of strength. It reminds us that God is greater than our circumstances and that His love and grace are always present, even in the midst […]
God Loves a Cheerful Giver
By Jeff Larson, The Back Pew A pastor once asked a man why he wouldn’t join the church. The reply was that the dying thief on the Cross didn’t join the church, and he was saved. “Well,” replied the minister, “if you belong to a church, you can’t help support missions, of course.” “No,” said […]
Lego Architecture
By Jeff Larson, The Back Pew “At the top of the Tower of Babel, Man has a superhuman power: no limits are set to his projects, and he takes pride in his pride. He thinks that he can no longer be deceived. He is mistaken: there is no supernatural virtue in his pride.” – Friedrich […]
Disciple Test
By Jeff Larson, The Back Pew “When I was pastoring, I used to complain about the leadership of one of the churches I served. Most of the deacons, the men in that fellowship, were astute and successful businessmen. But I charged they were men of figures and not faith. If an opportunity came our way, […]
David, the ‘Dirty Harry’ Shepherd Boy
By Jeff Larson, The Back Pew “In the face of giants, remember, it’s not about the size of your weapon, but the strength of your faith in the power of God.” -Rev. Mark Creech
Moses Parts the Bath Water?
By Jeff Larson, The Back Pew As the congregation was filing out of the sanctuary after the sermon, a man was confronted by the pastor. The pastor said to him, “Friend, you need to join the army of the Lord!” The man replied, “I’m already in the army of the Lord, pastor.” The pastor asked, […]
Stay in the Light
By Jeff Larson, The Back Pew “Staying in the light of God is not just a religious duty; it’s a source of guidance, strength, and spiritual growth. In the light of God, we find truth, purpose, and the path to righteousness. It’s where we discover God’s love, grace, and forgiveness, and it’s through our faith […]
The Ostrich Church Consultant
By Jeff Larson, The Back Pew “Because of the soft, insipid teaching so current in the church and Christian circles, many of God’s people will go to almost any length to find some easy accommodation with their families. They will not take a bold stand in loyalty to Christ. They are afraid of a confrontation […]
Investigative Journalism for Dummies
By Jeff Larson, The Back Pew “Whenever the media prioritizes loyalty or demonstrates bias for narrow interests over objective analysis or constructive criticism, this borders on nationalism or tribalism because it prevents critical evaluation by the people of our nation’s policies.” -Rev. Mark Creech in Jonah and American Politics