March 21, 2014 will see the initial release of a new movie from PureFlix films called "God's Not Dead". Is this a movie worth seeing? Is this a film worthy of a church group making an effort to see it on its opening weekend?To answer the last question, we need to understand that many movies, … Continue reading God's Not Dead!
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"Can a Christian ________________?"
It seems the longer I am working in ministry, the more I hear in this world the question "can a Christian_____________ (fill in the blank)? This question often has the blank filled with such thoughts or positions as "be Pro-Choice", "support so-called homosexual marriage", or the question includes specific activities that one might want to … Continue reading "Can a Christian ________________?"
What Do I Mean By "Lonely"?
I have been asked about the title of this blog - "what do you mean by "lonely"? Let me clarify, lest someone get hung up in the wrong "perception"...I have a loving wife in Diana who indeed fulfills the example of "an help-mate" as God created wives to be. I have two absolutely awesome daughters … Continue reading What Do I Mean By "Lonely"?
Perception = Reality?
One of the struggles pastors have is with perception. I cannot even begin to guess how many times I have hear the old chestnut "pastors only work one day a week!". Maybe there are some who claim to be pastors who don't pray, study, and actively minister. But a dedicated pastor and minister of the … Continue reading Perception = Reality?
We All Have A Testimony
The Testimony of Israel includes both great and glorious times of faithfulness and devotion to the One True God, as well as many times of great apostacy where they as a nation were completely unfaithful to God, and walking far outside of God's Word and leadership. Yet it is through the Jewish people, and the … Continue reading We All Have A Testimony
It Is Well…
The power of music, in my view, is second only to the power of God's Word when it comes to touching us to the very soul. Combine the truth of God's Word with music, and we have an incredibly powerful tool to help plant great comfort, solid biblical doctrine, and even conviction in the hearts … Continue reading It Is Well…
Is Israel, Israel?
It has been no secret that I have long been a supporter of the nation Israel. I have been a staunch defender of her rights to her biblical lands, as given to the Hebrew people by God Himself. I have been adamantly against any effort to force Israel to withdraw back to the completely indefensible … Continue reading Is Israel, Israel?
A Burger King god
There is a "new" and destructive trend blowing through Christianity. But in reality, this trend is nothing new. The Apostle Paul wrote stern warnings, and Jesus Himself warned of this trend.But even if we or <span class="crossreference" style="font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;" value="(A)">an angel from heaven should preach to you a gospel contrary to the one we … Continue reading A Burger King god
Mountains and Valleys – the ups and downs of ministry…
Few people outside the world of church ministry have a grasp of the daily mountains and valleys the pastor or other ministry leader experiences. On the other hand, I suspect that some ministers do not see as many mountains as others, simply because they allow the valleys to weigh them down in a way that … Continue reading Mountains and Valleys – the ups and downs of ministry…
A Shadow of an Introduction
I'm not really sure how long I have had this blog account set up, but it doesn't really matter, as it has gone totally unused all that time. I hope to change that with this post.For those who don't know me, I am Michael. I am married to a wonderful wife (Diana), and have two … Continue reading A Shadow of an Introduction
Contending For Christ 