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
Episodes 5-7 are now available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts: EP 5: Where Do You Get Your Theology, Part B (4/10/2023) Apple Podcasts Spotify EP 6: Evaluating Ministry (6/20/23) Apple Podcasts Spotify EP 7: Biblical Counseling w/Special Guest Russell Threat (7/18/2023) Apple Podcasts Spotify
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
“Then I saw an angel coming down from heaven, having the key of the abyss and a great chain in his hand. And he laid hold of the dragon, the serpent of old, who is the devil and Satan, and bound him for a thousand years; and he threw him into the abyss, and shut … Continue reading Where’s the Kool-Aid? I need some Revelation 20!
Let me begin with a few bits of context. I am not an "anti-vaxxer", despite being labeled as one in the last few months (my daughters have all standard vaccinations- even our dogs get their "shots". I have also frequently been labeled as a conspiracy theorist, despite my record of debunking such craziness - though … Continue reading Reality, Propaganda, Informed Consent, and The Mark of the Beast
Brethren - there is NEVER an appropriate time or circumstance to force meaning or personal views onto Scripture. It is never appropriate, regardless of your intentions, to pluck Scripture out of its context, then bend it back double to paint a picture or prove a point to "reach a hurting person". The formal term for … Continue reading Please Stop Abusing Scripture
I have made plenty of mistakes in my life, from economic to moral, from spiritual to physical. When I was a child, my parents tried to be selective in when and how they would "bail me out" of the consequences of my errors, all with the intent of guiding me to learn from my mistakes. … Continue reading Responsibility, Decisions, Accountability, and Politics
Media is aflame - from network news to social media, everyone is losing their minds over Jussie Smollett's accusations and now arrest. What we see is an example of hate, racism, and an unregenerate heart deliberately trying to further divide this nation, and it seriously pushes the envelope not just of the law, but truly … Continue reading Racism, Hate, and Counterproductive Acts
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