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Forget the Fatted Calf….Slaughter the Oxen!

I just finished teaching a leadership and church government class at my church. One of my students responded to a writing assignment about Elisha and his call to ministry by dealing with 1 Kings 19.19-21 with a powerful analogy that the class talked about… Continue Reading “Forget the Fatted Calf….Slaughter the Oxen!”

The Trojan Horse of Same Sex Marriage

The Trojan Horse Called Same Sex Marriage The recent SCOTUS decision has caused more damage than we will ever know. When a group of court justices make a decision that defies logic and six thousand years of physical, social and moral law – one… Continue Reading “The Trojan Horse of Same Sex Marriage”

Dismantling the Confidence of those Who Oppose Us

Dismantling the Opposers Confidence Without a doubt Nehemiah is another hero of the faith. He took on a monumental task that was the product of the burden of his heart and accomplished leading God’s people in a powerful way. Through his leadership, encouragement and… Continue Reading “Dismantling the Confidence of those Who Oppose Us”

My Two Cents Worth on the Ferguson Issue

I have been asked by folks in my church for an opinion on the Ferguson situation since the first shots were fired by a law enforcement officer who obviously felt threatened by the behavior of an individual who was a suspect in a felon… Continue Reading “My Two Cents Worth on the Ferguson Issue”

My Thoughts on the GenGap in the Church of God

My desire for the gengap in the Church of God to diminish… As a member in the Church of God – I can truthfully say we are in need of, as my friend Tommy Madden so thoughtfully stated, a “facelift” in the Church of… Continue Reading “My Thoughts on the GenGap in the Church of God”

A Two Fold Concern Regarding Muslims

A two-fold concern… I recently posted an editorial written by my good friend, Jim Waits, on the political, political and military history of Muslim people. I trust this was not mistaken for an outright hatred toward all Muslims. There is a two prong approach… Continue Reading “A Two Fold Concern Regarding Muslims”

Are we that stupid….

Below is a journalistic comment from a very good friend and brother in Christ – Jim Waits. I have received his permission to repost it here on my blog. I couldn’t say this any better than he did. Love the finish comment he makes.… Continue Reading “Are we that stupid….”

2 Kings 5:13 Then his servants came near and spoke to him and said, “My father, had the prophet told you to do some great thing, would you not have done it? How much more then, when he says to you, ‘Wash, and be… Continue Reading “”

The Silent Killer in the Church

In a conversation this past week with a faithful lady from my church – something she said has burrowed itself into my spirit man. She said, “Men can’t handle celebrity status in the kingdom. God won’t share his glory with any one! Man wasn’t… Continue Reading “The Silent Killer in the Church”

Missing Dad!

Sharing with a two different families this afternoon and tonight – I found myself missing my father.  If I can take a moment to say that losing dad was hard for me.   I loved him dearly.  I miss him terribly.  This is one of… Continue Reading “Missing Dad!”