By Jeff Larson, The Back Pew “You have heard the old adage, ‘A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.’ When Goliath assailed God’s people, the Israelite army trembled and said, ‘He’s too big!’ But with faith in the Lord and a spirit of optimism, young David […]
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Seeing Life Through a Bottle
By Jeff Larson – The Back Pew 20 Reasons for Not Drinking Alcohol Stated in the Bible 1. It slows the thinking process (Proverbs 31:4–5).2. It makes one dizzy (Job 12:25).3. It is associated with self-centeredness (Hab. 2:5).4. It causes sickness (Jer. 25:27).5. It causes forgetfulness (Prov. 31:6–7).6. It produces delirious dreams (Prov. 23:33).7. It […]
The Realms of Glory Choir
By Jeff Larson, The Back Pew “At Christmas time we celebrate the birth of Christ. Can you imagine for a moment what life would be like if he had never been born? Can you imagine what the world would be like if Jesus had been aborted? Moreover, we can say that Christ’s birth demonstrates God’s […]
That Guest Speaker at Christmas Time
By Jeff Larson, The Back Pew “Christmas is not just about the presents and decorations; it’s about the birth of Jesus Christ. As we prepare for this holiday, let us remember the true meaning of Christmas and open our hearts to receive the gift of God’s love through His Son, Jesus Christ.” -Dr. Billy […]
The Triptophan Induced Nap
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 […]
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