by Westside Christian Fellowship | Nov 24, 2012 | Articles
As a pastor, I often hear this statement. Responses differ depending on the situation, but one thing is clear: Our passion and purpose, along with obedience to God, are closely interwoven. Problems arise when we seek comfort, convenience, money, status, or recognition...
by Westside Christian Fellowship | Nov 13, 2012 | Articles
By Shane Idleman This week, the Christian Post ran the following headline: ‘Vampire, Occult Entertainment Going Too Far? Christian Leaders Urge Action’. The article captured the words of Steve Wohlberg, director of White Horse Media: “[These programs] will only...
by Westside Christian Fellowship | Oct 24, 2012 | Articles
As a pastor, I’m often asked, “How can I be saved?” The Romans Road to salvation has been very helpful during these types of conversations—it uses verses from the book of Romans to explain, not only why we need salvation, but how a person is saved. The first signpost...
by Westside Christian Fellowship | Oct 13, 2012 | Articles
“Of the 22 civilizations that have appeared in history, 19 of them collapsed when they reached the moral state America is in today” (Arnold Toynbee; historian). As stated last week, if we fail to contend for what is right, we may see a time in our history when...
by Westside Christian Fellowship | Sep 20, 2012 | Articles
There is a cost to speaking the truth. This realization came nearly 10-years ago when I was asked to speak at the annual conference for the American Baptist…unaware that they were about to divide over ordaining those who embrace the homosexual lifestyle. Within...
