This past week I have received dozens of questions but I had an email from a few weeks back that asked about challenges that pastors face and how they stand under the challenges. In a quick reply I realized that there are MANY challenges that could stand against shepherds and that they are too many…
What Church Attendance Means
Did you realize that worshipping with your church is evidence of the grace of God and the ONLY “place” that a true believer can exercise his or her gifts and obedience in the context of love and truth? (Eph 4:11-16; Heb 10:25; 1 Jn. 3:14) Those that fail in this, fail in love. They fail…
“No Mr., I will not talk with you…”
Many of you won’t believe this, but I have heard this more in the last two years than in all my 40 years on this Earth combined. Yes, I have heard these words from pastors, brothers in Christ, people who have visited worship services, people in town and aliens from outer space. Ok, not the…
Be Gentle with the Devil’s Workers in Strength
Just a few quick words…. may the Lord be with us in this journey-yes He is Amen. Looking at the reality of how one is to deal with the devilish foolishness of non-preaching preachers who continue to savage the sheep of Christ. See the original text of Romans 16:17-18 17 Παρακαλῶ δὲ ὑμᾶς, ἀδελφοί, σκοπεῖν…
A Quick Thought on Grace in Times of Struggle
1 John 2:28-3:3 shows us the full glorious reality that we have been adopted and given a certain hope in Christ Jesus whose righteousness we bare and who by His grace are able to walk in the light of holiness, not perfectly, but continually without fear of judgment or wrath. We abide in Christ because He…
Man’s Helplessness Meets Jesus Faithfulness
Looking into the pages of John’s gospel brings the fullness of God’s glory to life as Jesus and all His majesty is perfectly seen. In John chapter six, Jesus performs His fifth miracle after feeding the multitude by meeting the disciples on the Sea of Galilee during a wind storm in the middle of the…
Jesus Came to Deliver Fools from Themselves
In Titus 3 Paul is clear that before God saved us we were foolish, given to fleshly passions and were hating one another. That is great news! This is the GOSEPL of JESUS CHRIST! Because this is true, the scripture is very very very very clear…. did I say very? Yes, very clear that those…
Pagan Pastorate: The Devil in the Pulpit
While trying to steer away from the ever so common polemic per se, it is necessary, for the sake of the Gospel-called men and the church of Jesus Christ who have been purchased by His blood, to further equip the saints and warn them of the continued encroachment of unregenerate clergy front staging the churches…
Patty Cake Reorg
With my fifth child and fourth daughter I found myself thinking it odd to sing “Patty Cake” to her calling her a baker man. So I changed it up and thought I’d share it. Patty Cake, Patty Cake Baker Girl Pit em and Pat em and give em a whirl Throw em in the oven…
The Only Fear in Death is Fear of Life
Sitting here listening to the ringing of my four oldest children as they play together gives me a moment to contemplate the amazing and glorious gift of God of my family. At times I feel as though I am truly the richest man that ever lived. Even in the aggravation of life, I can honestly…