There is a church in our area that was on the verge of closing its doors permanently. That would have been a shame; this church was once a thriving house of worship in a growing community. Yet in a climate that should have produced growth, they were experiencing death. Why? A Pastoral Parasite was at[…]
Questions about how postmodern thought maybe causing us to loosen ourselves from the foundations that hold us secure.
“Love the sinner, hate the sin” has been the church’s resounding mantra when it comes to addressing the homosexual. It may be typical but it is good theology for ALL of us. Love Sinners (That’s all of us)… As a church we are called to love all people, both saint and sinner! Regardless of rather[…]
On June 1st of this year our president declared June to be Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and transgender pride month by issuing a presidential proclamation stating the following: NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United[…]
Jenna and I call the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex home. Metroplex is the coined expression for this sprawling suburban metropolis of 6.4 million people centrally located in the heart of the Bible belt. It’s that fact combined with an 11% growth rate that makes this area of the country tempting for any aspiring preacher to plant[…]
What do you believe? It’s you’re belief in that statement that qualifies or disqualifies you as being a Christian and having inherited eternal life. Matt. 28:5   The angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. 6 He is not here; he has[…]
Merriam-Webster (MW) chose to change their definition of marriage in this year’s edition of their dictionary. The new definition reads: Marriage – (1): the state of being united to a person of the opposite sex as husband or wife in a consensual and contractual relationship recognized by law (2): the state of being united to[…]
It was Christmas Day, the enormous Powerball jackpot had created a ticket-buying frenzy that peaked at 3:30 that afternoon in convenience stores and gas stations all across West Virginia, 15 people per second were commemorating Jesus’ birthday by plunking down dollar bills for a chance at a different kind of salvation. Jack Whittaker was among[…]
When speaking of the coming Christ, the prophet John described him as one who would baptize not with water, but with Holy Spirit and fire. Jesus’ parting words to his disciples was a command to wait in Jerusalem until they were endowed with power from on high. 120 of them waited, and when the day[…]
There is a resounding question that is being asked by the world. It is whispered within their subconscious but screamed with the way they live their lives. The question they are asking is, “Where is God?† They claim that He doesn’t exist. That He is a figment of your imagination or a crouch for[…]