At first iI was TOLERANCE- out of “Christian love of your LGBTQ+ neighbor” and “for the sake of the gospel”... Just “tolerate”... Coexist. Let it go... But that wasn't good enough, so then it became... ACCEPT- you and your church must be accepting of these identities and lifestyle choices. Just accept them for who hey … Continue reading Endless Discontent and LGBTQetc+++
I'm revisiting a familiar passage from Genesis this afternoon - the history of Cain and Abel, and a situation that has cause me some confusion as I've tried to understand it - and has I have heard and read many opinions that I really cannot agree with. Two Offerings Scripture (Genesis 4) records these two … Continue reading A Tale of Two Offerings
I am a broken man. A man who easily preaches grace, bu often fails to demonstrate it. A man who has honestly tried to do what is right for my family and those I have been called to serve and lead. Yet I am still a broken man. And no - I don't want sympathy. … Continue reading A Broken Man And His Need for Grace…
Humanity - all of us - were created in the Image of God (Imago Dei). We all have marred that image by sin - the fundamental problem of the world. Every last one of us bears that disease. For some, it is demonstrated in fornication or other sexual immoralities, for some - covetousness and stealing. … Continue reading Image of God, Sinners, and the Only Answer
Have you ever stopped and noticed what really causes people to become outraged? I have posted previously on the subejct - particularly on things like #blacklivesmatter, where the message is ONLY certain colors of lives matter. But it would seem that the problem is only getting more dramatic. Now - many of the issues that … Continue reading Selective Outrage is ALWAYS Outrageous!
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…
Luke 5:20-21 And when he saw their faith, he said, “Man, your sins are forgiven you.” And the scribes and the Pharisees began to question, saying, “Who is this who speaks blasphemies? Who can forgive sins but God alone?” Jesus clearly made many claims of His own Deity - see the previous installments of this series … Continue reading Who Is Jesus? (Deity of Christ) Part 5: Who Can Forgive but God?
After a troubled night of sleep, much prayer, and time in God's Word, I am still struggling with the events yesterday Sutherland Springs, Texas. I'm struggling with what could drive a person to commit such a horrific act. I struggle with my own family and their safety - especially after the news that the pastor … Continue reading The Blame Game, Agendas, and Reality
A news story crossed my feed this evening, a story that literally broke my heart. Here is a link: 13-year-old girl who was supported by her Christian parents in living as a transgender boy commits suicide The title pretty much says it all. Two parents, who apparently profess to be "Christians" chose to not only allow, … Continue reading Loving, Christian Parents
A friend of mine posted his astonishment that America could be on the cusp of electing a bonafide "Socialist" to the office of President, from either primary party. I began to formulate a response then realized that my reply would be far more suited to a full-on blog post, so thank you Donny Parrish for kick-starting … Continue reading Destruction of a Nation and the Christian's Responsibility
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