As we approach the Advent season I thought it would be appropriate to offer several blog entries that would turn our attitudes to the reason for the season. How about starting with a good cup of JOE! Not a cup of coffee but Joseph aka Joe the Hero!
Read MoreThe enticement to please people and not God is a mistake for the man of God and problematic for the people of God. The man of God, that is the under-shepherd should model the Chief Shepherd, the Lord Jesus Christ. Our Lord declared that He always purposed to please His Father (John 8:29b). His heart was not pulled to please and placate people...
Read MoreAs a Pastor, the propensity to please people must be consistently under the scrutiny of the Spirit of God and the scriptures. As an under-shepherd for the Good and Great Shepherd I am called to model the Master, show compassion, be kind, love and feed the sheep. However, there is a line that the Lord leads us to draw that requires us to demonstrate discernment and differentiation between caring for the sheep and pleasing the sheep...
Read MoreMaybe you have heard the adage that the way to a man's heart is through his stomach. But what happens if a woman is a poor cook or perhaps the man is a better cook? Or what if she is trying to win the affections of a world renowned chief from Paris? As you can see to travel down this path in hopes of winning someone’s heart is misguided and problematic. To be frank: it is fleshly...
Read MoreOne of the more common fears in children is nyctophobia or the fear of the dark. While young children are expected to eventually grow out of this fear, studies have shown that this fear often continues into adulthood. Studies show that as many as 46% of people who report regular issues with insomnia also claim to be afraid of the dark. Their fear has physical consequences that park them in perpetual frustration and futility...
Read MoreThere are many things that exhibit a form of power in our world: the electricity that lights our homes and provides a haven of comfort, fossil fuels that sustain our transportation industry and even the power-lifter that astonishes with impressive acts of strength. But nothing in this world can compare with the awesome power of El Shaddai, God Almighty...
Read MoreIn a previous blog, we examined the essential element of desire with respect to one’s spiritual development. We established that desire must precede development. Now let’s turn our attention to growth, a natural result of desiring the sincere milk of the Word of God...
Read MoreWhen you think about the word stability what comes to your mind? Maybe you are a fiscally focused person so you set things in place that you believe that will reward you with financial stability. If you regularly visit your relationships it is most likely that you intentionally invest in those relationships for stability. I believe that stability is an essential element in a relationship because stability provides legitimacy and longevity in sound relationships...
Read MoreSalutations or greetings play a prominent part in the opening of a written document. It is usually the first thing that the recipient will read. Therefore it's important that you offer an appropriate level of familiarity and respect when writing a letter. Our text turns our thoughts to what I consider to be three divine dynamics that are presented in Paul's salutation to his spiritual son, Titus...
Read MoreThis week is the last installment in the three-part series The Good Hand verses the Back Hand of God. In it, we will again consider who gets the backhand of God and how to experience the good hand of God on your life!
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