We just got home from an advanced screening of God's Not Dead 2 in Little Rock, Arkansas. I will say right off the bat that this one is a better overall film than the original, an odd and somewhat surprising departure from the usual pattern of sequels often coming up short of the original. That … Continue reading God's Not Dead 2, An Early Review
Author: TheLonelyPastor
What IS The Gospel?
We hear a lot in this nation the term "Gospel". Those of us in ministry focus a great deal on the term - yet so many have such a limited understanding of what the Gospel REALLY is.The Apostle Paul wrote in Romans 1:16 "it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, … Continue reading What IS The Gospel?
Who Do You Associate With?
In my decade and a half in education, I attended many conferences and conventions, with the vast majority being music and band focused (logical, as I was serving as a band director at the time). I am fairly certain that most of my friends still in that field would agree that there is value in … Continue reading Who Do You Associate With?
A Challenge for Today and Beyond: CD!
Here is a thought for today (and every day) - maybe better a challenge: Corum Deo- to live your life each and every day before the LORD.What does this mean? After all, God sees all things - so everything is done and lived out "before God"! Coram Deo, simply put, is to intentionally live out our lives, … Continue reading A Challenge for Today and Beyond: CD!
A Day That Will Live In Infamy
Friday is the anniversary of a day that will live in infamy for me. I remember so vividly walking in to the library at Carlisle High School, passing through to the study hall room when Ms. Vanessa Haun, with tears and a shaky voice met me and asked if I had heard about an airplane … Continue reading A Day That Will Live In Infamy
Freedom FROM Religion? Really?
I find it hugely ironic that organizations such as "Freedom From Religion", funded by and representing Atheists exist. Why, you might ask, is it ironic?The answer is quite simple - you see, 100% of people adhere to a "religion" - even avowed Atheists! You see - "religion", at its simplest meaning is a system of … Continue reading Freedom FROM Religion? Really?
Be Thankful To Don't Get What You Deserve!
Have you stopped to think, even for a moment... while we make a big deal out of thanking God for particular blessings in our lives... and often even get a bit miffed when God doesn't give us what we want (or THINK we "deserve"), that maybe, just maybe we should pause, reflect, then truly fall … Continue reading Be Thankful To Don't Get What You Deserve!
US Supreme Court vs the Word of God
I am certain I will take a great deal of heat for this post. I have little doubt I will further be labeled a hater, a bigot, evil, mean, and much worse. Somehow that doesn't really bother me. The truth is the truth, and that is what I expect in response.Today will go down in … Continue reading US Supreme Court vs the Word of God
Quick Question – Does This Mean That?
This week, the nation's largest Baptist association, the Southern Baptist Convention, voted this week to firmly and resolutely uphold "God's definition of marriage" as between one man and one woman in a lifelong, covenant relationship. Of course, the responses were immediate and often filled with vitriol.But my question (actually a couple), since I did title this … Continue reading Quick Question – Does This Mean That?
The Ongoing Conviction of The Word
I have now been leading a regular Bible study (Coffee & The Word) at a local coffee shop for several weeks now. Unlike most Bible studies I've been a part of most of my Christian life, we are approaching the study in a somewhat different way (admittedly a format I should have adopted long ago)- beginning squarely … Continue reading The Ongoing Conviction of The Word
Contending For Christ 