Unfortunately, today’s church and our culture do not understand the spiritual realm. Because of that, I have been prompted again to point out that there is only one God, Elohim (1 Timothy 2:5). There is not “your god” or “my God.” If a person claims to be an atheist, they have a god character they…
Read moreOur Time is Short
Recently, I saw a quote attributed to Pam Bondi. According to the social media warriors, AG Bondi said that if they prosecuted everyone on the Epstein list, the “whole system would collapse.” Or was it burn? Regardless, I don’t see an issue with the current system collapsing or burning, but the quote never happened. As…
Read moreIn Preparation for a Funeral
Pastors are called to perform many duties. We are mentors, disciples, teachers, counselors, and shepherds. As leaders, we are not above our congregation but servants to them as we try to model Christ (Matthew 20:26-28; Mark 10:45). Sometimes we have to say tough things while speaking the truth in love (Ephesians 4:15). The Holy Spirit…
Read moreMy Journey Continues
“But their minds were blinded. For until this day the same veil remains unlifted in the reading for the Old Covenant, because the veil is taken away in Christ. Nevertheless, when one turns to the Lord, the veil is taken away.” (2 Corinthians 3: 14 & 16) Recently, I made a mistake and gave a…
Read moreThe Main Thing Remains the Main Thing in 2026
Another year and another year of watching a lost humanity trying to take the reins from God. The oft-misattributed quote, “Insanity is doing the same thing over and over, expecting a different result,” comes to mind. While examining the question of why do people still “fight against the goad,” I revisited Bonhoeffer’s theory of folly—aka…
Read moreI Have Been on a Journey
I have been on a journey for 66 years now. That journey has been full of micro-journeys of various lengths and purposes. The first 21 years were immersed in “growing up” and educational pursuits. Thankfully, I had loving parents who invested what they could in my development and, for the most part, encouraged my endeavors….
Read moreBe Proud and Perish
Christ is the only option that works. What do atheists, agnostics, pagans, socialists, witches, and anarchists do when the system they promote fails? When the God of the universe steps in and removes every argument they have? What do they do when all they have left is the doctrine of folly because pride or ignorance…
Read moreWhat Does a Follower of Christ Look Like?
The first month of pastoral ministry has been exciting and eye-opening. I love teaching the Word of God, and He has blessed me with a congregation that “hungers and thirsts for the Word” (Matthew 5:6). We started our journey with a discussion of salvation and the fact that God so loved us that He gave…
Read moreTruth Regardless of the Cost
My message to my congregation last week was about God’s love for all of us. As followers of Christ, we are called to live out that love and share it with others. The world is in an upheaval, but we are not to live in fear or worry. We are not to be conformed to…
Read moreGod’s Truth vs The Big Lie
“Your word is truth” (John 17:17). “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth” (Genesis 1:1). God proceeded to form the atmosphere, heavenly bodies, land, and seas. He created all living things, including man and woman. The more we observe the earth through a truly scientific lens and methodology, the more we can…
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