Ye that love the Lord, hate evil: he preserveth the souls of his saints; he delivereth them out of the hand of the wicked. – Psalm 97:10, KJV Do you love the Lord? The command here in the Psalms is rather clear: Hate evil! It is strong language. But this is what Scripture teaches us. … Continue reading “Brothers and Sisters, Hate evil!”
Speaking partial truths is still speaking lies!
Now the serpent was more crafty than any of the wild animals the Lord God had made. He said to the woman, “Did God really say, ‘You must not eat from any tree in the garden’?” – Genesis 3:1, NIV A partial truth is still a lie. Some of the greatest damage done in my … Continue reading “Speaking partial truths is still speaking lies!”
God lends His strength when we need it!
3 Strengthen the feeble hands, steady the knees that give way; 4 say to those with fearful hearts, “Be strong, do not fear; your God will come, he will come with vengeance; with divine retribution he will come to save you.” -Isaiah 35:3-4, NIV Discouraged. Depressed. Ready to quit the call. These are how I felt these last couple of … Continue reading “God lends His strength when we need it!”
Weight and Money
When a husband is unemployed, his lack of funds is an easy target for cheaters to use as a “reason” to cheat and leave. When a wife is overweight, her weight is an easy target for cheaters to use as a “reason” to cheat and leave. On Weight and Money Rejections What bothers me greatly … Continue reading “Weight and Money”
How a church responds to their pastor’s divorce…
How evangelicals respond to tragedy in a pastor’s life says a lot about their character and real theology. It also speaks to their maturity and wisdom as a church or religious body. Sadly, I experienced and have heard many epic fails in this area. It is one thing to say that you love your pastor, and quite … Continue reading “How a church responds to their pastor’s divorce…”
Battle-Tested Warrior Words
7 The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him. 8 The Lord is their strength, and he is the saving strength of his anointed. -Psalm 28:7-8, KJV When my life was falling apart, God sent a servant who was … Continue reading “Battle-Tested Warrior Words”
Pro Tip: Not everyone is reasonable!
“Now think it over and see what you can do, because disaster is hanging over our master and his whole household. He is such a wicked man that no one can talk to him.” -Servant to Abigail, I Samuel 25:17, NIV This verse comes from the story of David, Abigail, and Nabal recorded in I … Continue reading “Pro Tip: Not everyone is reasonable!”
Unfaithful Senior Pastor Resigns and Elmbrook Church Does Right By His Wife
Marital infidelity (and addiction) took down another prominent senior pastor. Jason Webb formerly the senior pastor to Elmbrook Church in Wisconsin resigned on September 19, 2018 due to his infidelities and unspecified addiction. While this is an awful situation for all involved, I applaud the church leadership for how they are handling the matter. They … Continue reading “Unfaithful Senior Pastor Resigns and Elmbrook Church Does Right By His Wife”
A Prayer–Trusting God
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. – Romans 15:13, NIV I would encourage you to use this verse as a prayer. Put your own name in the “you” slot and … Continue reading “A Prayer–Trusting God”
DM Book Copy-editing Back!
Last night, my copy-line editor sent back copies of her work on my book manuscript. The book is one more step closer to becoming a reality. I am leaning towards doing one final title change since I do not want people mistaking this book as a memoir. It is not. This is a pastoral care … Continue reading “DM Book Copy-editing Back!”