It is so ever easy to be busy. To load ourselves up with doing. To distract ourselves with activities, volunteering, or simply busy work. I've done it - and complained about how tired, exhausted, and worn out I am. I've used the excuse of fatigue and lacking of time to skip personal prayer and Scripture … Continue reading Too Busy, Distracted, And Starving
I am going to upset someone. It might be you! But it is time to just be blunt. I am sick and tired of my heart being broken by the irony, hypocrisy, fear, anxiety, fear mongering, and really bad testimonies all resulting from "Christian" obsession with the "End Times". This might be long, and I … Continue reading Eclipse, Red Heifers, End Times, & Time For Bluntness
I have held out posting my views for over a month now, as I have sought as much accurate information as possible while attempting to sort through the propaganda. But it is time to speak my mind and inject a bit of honesty into the situation. I was absolutely heartbroken when the news of the … Continue reading Tragedy, Death, War,& Israel
I began an expository preaching series through the book of Romans this year, and just finished assembling the 30th message. It has been an incredible journey thus far - but one that has been extremely convicting. The seemingly obvious over-arching theme of Paul's letter is "UNASHAMED", with each facet of Paul's message pointing in some … Continue reading Admit it – Maybe you actually ARE ashamed of the Gospel…
I prayed long and hard about whether I would write about this - but determined that I would "put it out there", despite the audience in this format is rather tiny. One of the purposes of this blog has always been my personal experience and challenges as a small church pastor - a "Lonely Pastor" … Continue reading An Unexpected, Unwelcome Expense
Few areas of the Judeo/Christian debate are as confused and debated as dietary legalism. At the same time, this would seem to be among the most ironic of dividing points. For some, it is a Jewish/pharisaical legalism based on the Old Testament dietary laws given to Moses and the Hebrew people, where even professed Christians … Continue reading Fridays, Meat, Lent, & Unbiblical Legalism
In a world (especially in American Christianity) where the church seems to be decreasing in influence, and where the percentage of people are identifying as Christians or church members, it seems as if an entire religious business enterprise, complete with high-dollar marketing and competition has arisen. And just as with any competitive market, massive resources … Continue reading Church, Faith, & The Kingdom – What is Important?
Somehow forgot to post for the 2nd Episode (though the 3rd I did, go figure!) Here you go - "Pragmatism" - Ep. 2 Lonely Pastors' Podcast
One of the most challenging (sadly) parts of Christianity and Church life is reconciliation. Pride, feelings, and genuine pain often get in the way of what we, as the church, are supposed to demonstrate. Join me and Bro. Derrick in discussing this critical (and often missing) part of the church and Christian life. Find us … Continue reading The Lonely Pastors’ Podcast – EP 3 Biblical Reconciliation
I am excited to announce a new collaboration with my friend and brother-in-Christ Derrick in a brand new Podcast and our first episode! Join these two small-church pastors seeking to glorify God, grow in grace, and flesh out doctrine, theology, and issues facing the Church. Featuring Michael Battenfield (FBC Cave Springs, Arkansas) and Derrick Bremer … Continue reading The Lonely Pastor’s Podcast!
Contending For Christ 