When You Feel Dropped by the Lord

Have you ever gone through a season where you felt dropped by the Lord? If you have not you will. It’s only a part of life, especially for those who seek God with their whole heart. We acknowledge God in all of our decision-making rejoicing in his goodness. Then, life happens. Not just once but… Continue reading When You Feel Dropped by the Lord

Vulnerability of being a Pastor Faithful Spouse – Divorce Minister

2 Now the overseer is to be above reproach, faithful to his wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach…. 4 He must manage his own family well and see that his children obey him, and he must do so in a manner worthy of full respect. –I Timothy 3:2, 4, NIV Because divorce prejudice is real and strong… Continue reading Vulnerability of being a Pastor Faithful Spouse – Divorce Minister

Glory in Heaven, Peace on Earth – Luke 2:8-14

Luke 2:8-14 As we step into the year 2024, our deepest aspiration as Christians is for an abiding sense of peace within us and a life dedicated to glorifying God in all our endeavors throughout the upcoming year. Luke’s Gospel records the proclamation: “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those… Continue reading Glory in Heaven, Peace on Earth – Luke 2:8-14

[Romans Study 6-3] Not Just Hearing But Doing (Romans 2:1-16)

[Romans Study 6-3] Not Just Hearing But Doing [Romans 2:1-16] Faith And Works “God,” said Paul, “will settle with each man according to his deeds.” To Paul, a faith that is not revealed in deeds is a travesty and a parody of true faith. In fact, it would not be a faith at all. Paul’s… Continue reading [Romans Study 6-3] Not Just Hearing But Doing (Romans 2:1-16)

[Romans Study 6-2] Not Just Hearing But Doing (Romans 2:1-16)

[Romans Study 6-2] Not Just Hearing But Doing [Romans 2:1-16] 1 You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on someone else, for at whatever point you judge the other, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgment do the same things. 2 Now we know that God’s judgment against those who do… Continue reading [Romans Study 6-2] Not Just Hearing But Doing (Romans 2:1-16)

Nativity & Advent: What about Joseph the Carpenter?

In biblical times (now, too), the son took on the father’s profession. The tailor’s son became a tailor. The butcher’s son became a butcher. The blacksmith’s son became a blacksmith. The fisherman’s son became a fisherman. My own father, and his father before him, became a funeral director. Many professions are mentioned in the New… Continue reading Nativity & Advent: What about Joseph the Carpenter?