It is past-time for those who call themselves "Christians". Jesus warned those dabbled in following Him of the cost--- As they were going along the road, someone said to him, “I will follow you wherever you go.” And Jesus said to him, “Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests, but the Son … Continue reading Hate or Love?
Author: TheLonelyPastor
What Is "Marriage"?
I have been contemplating posting on this subject for some time, but with the recent events here in Arkansas, I will risk the label of "reactionary" to publish this. One word of caution - this post is likely to be long, as there are so many factors and points to address.#1 - What Is Marriage?I … Continue reading What Is "Marriage"?
You CALVINIST!
I have been called many things in my life. Sometimes those names have been honest mistakes—people simply getting my real name wrong. More often than not, however, the names I have been called were meant to be derogatory. One such name is fundamentalist. While some might consider that an insult, I actually take it rather … Continue reading You CALVINIST!
What's In A Name?
This post is going to take a bit of a shotgun approach to something that has been on my mind for quite some time, but was recently shifted to the proverbial front-burner by someone who has become a semi-regular visitor to the church here.What's in a name? It's a simple enough question, or is it? … Continue reading What's In A Name?
Who Do You Associate With? It Matters!
I never cease to be amazed by people. But one area that really concerns me is how many professed Christians willingly tie themselves to people and figures that, if they would stop and think about it, they probably don't really want to be associated with. This is a whole lot like the attitudes of many … Continue reading Who Do You Associate With? It Matters!
What is a "Christian"?
After a recent question by a brother in a group I participate in regarding the definition of "Biblical Christianity", I thought- maybe we should dive even deeper, to figure out what a "Christian" is. This may seem like a rather sophomoric question, but I believe it is an important one. Whenever we see surveys reported … Continue reading What is a "Christian"?
Death Penalty and the Christian (and An Ironic Twist)
There is a great deal of controversy and debate over the death penalty/capital punishment. Many well-meaning Christians point to the death of Jesus Christ on the Cross to pay for our sins. They look to scripture that clearly says that we all deserve death for our sins. Unfortunately, while scripture does say that the "wages … Continue reading Death Penalty and the Christian (and An Ironic Twist)
Church Web Site? How Can We Be Found?
OK.Without a doubt, a web site can be a valuable tool for a local church, particularly a young church that hasn't had a great deal of exposure and publicity. Add to a web site, the use of social media (Twitter, Facebook, Google+, etc.) can really help get a church "out there" to be found by … Continue reading Church Web Site? How Can We Be Found?
A Brief, But Urgent Call for Discernment ("Heaven Is For Real")
Almost four years ago, a book began making huge waves, especially among Christian readers. The book: "Heaven Is For Real: A Little Boy's Astouding Story of His Trip to Heaven and Back". This book followed on another book that made nearly as large as another book of its "ilk" - "The Shack". And much like … Continue reading A Brief, But Urgent Call for Discernment ("Heaven Is For Real")
Government is God's minister? Struggling with Romans 13
I've been chewing on Romans 13 today. I am struggling in several ways, but most so in comparing the governments we see in the world today - some that are truly the living definition of "unjust" and "ungodly". Government that could not be any more "anti-Christian" in nature - yet I go back to Romans … Continue reading Government is God's minister? Struggling with Romans 13
Contending For Christ 