What's in a date change? Beyond some business and personal fiscal year change (particularly tax year) stuff - the change from one year to the next is little more than the turn of a page on a calendar (or the putting up of a new calendar). Yet we have made the year change into something … Continue reading 2018—>2019?
Author: TheLonelyPastor
Gosnell: The Movie (Abortion Truth)
I have been putting off going to see the recently-released movie Gosnell: The Trial of America's Biggest Serial Killer. I knew that it would be emotionally draining, and likely would even trigger primal anger. But this week, as I saw yet more reports from pro-life groups such as lifesitenews.com, savethe1.com, as well as many Christian … Continue reading Gosnell: The Movie (Abortion Truth)
Is Donald Trump an Evil Racist?
OK - now that I have your attention, I wanted to post related to the ongoing and intentional division being inflicted on our nation, mostly based on engineered circumstances and blind willingness to believe everything one hears and reads, mostly because of our presuppositions (see HERE from last time). I have seen, with the approaching mid-term … Continue reading Is Donald Trump an Evil Racist?
Presuppositions and Division
Everyone has a point of view - Fact. And everyone filters their life experiences and observations through their point of view or perspective - and this is where the term "presupposition" comes in. A presupposition is one's beginning point - it is an assumption or set of assumptions that may or may not be backed with … Continue reading Presuppositions and Division
Ministry, Social Media, and Our Testimony
Technology is an amazing thing. Some completely eschew it as inherently evil (a view as wrong as the Gnostic belief that physical matter is naturally evil), while others treat technology as an idol to be pursued and desired as a precious deity. Most who know me, know that I generally like technology, and try to at … Continue reading Ministry, Social Media, and Our Testimony
Baptism and Faith
XIV. Of Baptism and the Lord’s Supper We believe that the Christian baptism is the immersion in water of a believer, into the name of the Father, and Son, and Holy Ghost; to show forth in a solemn and beautiful emblem, our faith in the crucified, buried and risen Saviour, with its effect, in our … Continue reading Baptism and Faith
…because we love the brethren
As the pastor of a relatively small church who is always looking at the condition of not only the congregation I lead, but to investigate the history of churches that have seen divisions, splits, and much more. Since long before I was ever called to ministry, I have "suffered" from a constant yearning to know … Continue reading …because we love the brethren
What are you Protesting?
One of the foundational rights we have in this nation is the right to assemble - including for the purpose of making a statement of protest or support. A major part of the Civil Rights battle here was won on the backs of those willing to take a stand and assemble in protest over discrimination … Continue reading What are you Protesting?
The Problem…
As I sit on my scheduled "day off", soaking in the after effects of our Palm Sunday services while also ruminating on all that I see in the news of the day, I can't help but reflect on all the insane finger-pointing. The United States is a nation in decline. Yes, our economic state is … Continue reading The Problem…
Gunshots, Death, Schools, and God…
I have intentionally held off this afternoon and evening commenting formally on the horrific shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. One reason is that I needed to have time to pray about it and to give authorities time to make sure things were clear and victims being taken care of. Also, … Continue reading Gunshots, Death, Schools, and God…
Contending For Christ 