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It has been said; information is abundant, but discernment is scarce. The internet is a goldmine of information with answers to pretty much any question you can think of. However, the abundance of information on the internet also comes with a downside. With so much information available, it’s easy for misinformation and untruths to spread […]
Truth in under 50 seconds?? Yeah! I know, it seems impossible, right?? You know how pastors are…. we are like bagpipes. They are beautiful for a while… but we can sometimes drone on and on. I know you have thought it… “this person just likes to hear the sound of their voice!” While this might […]
According to the Encyclopedia Britannica, this was the Origin of mothers day: “Anna Jarvis of Philadelphia, whose mother had organized women’s groups to promote friendship and health, originated Mother’s Day. On May 12, 1907, she held a memorial service at her late mother’s church in Grafton, West Virginia. Within five years virtually every state was observing the day, and […]
“Hey, Jen! Can I ask you a question?” “Sure! What’s up?” “The lyric in the song today….’ The story isn’t over if the story isn’t good… I’m not sure, but where is that concept found in scripture?“ As a Worship Leader, I sometimes feel like I am under a microscope. Worship leaders […]
Nothing truly changes overnight. Sure, a significant shift might occur overnight, but actual change takes time. Think about this in terms of the pandemic. Yes, modifications were made overnight, but the lasting effect of the pandemic will affect changes for years, decades, and maybe even generations to come. So is the story of Christianity’s decline […]
This article is shared via our friends at Destiny Rescue: https://www.destinyrescue.org/blog/trafficking-ring-unmasked/ Trafficking Ring Unmasked in Quiet Neighborhood The pimps sold to Chinese customers only, which added complexity to this two-pronged sting operation. In the heart of one of the most crowded cities on the planet, a two-story house sits along a narrow, quiet street in the […]
There is a looming temptation in western ‘church’ culture to consume a Sunday Service rather than live out the call to be the church every day. For decades now, the trends of those who make attending a church service on Sunday a priority have been on a steep decline. Why is that? Secularization? Sure. […]
February is Black History Month which should prompt us to think deeply about how great black leaders have shaped our world. Of course, everyone goes right to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., but who inspired MLK? Who helped shape the heart and mind of one of the most influential leaders of modern times?? The answer: […]
There are many reason someone might be 😡 ‘Hard-to-Love’ 😡 and the circumstances that create those tensions may or may not be within our ability to control. For example, the person we are trying to love may: Make life choices we disagree with Have a difficult or aggressive attitude/ behaviors Have strained relationships Be selfish, unthoughtful, or harmful […]
Eschatology (S-KA-TAL-O-G) is one of those fancy theological words which basically means the study of the last or end times. An over-realized eschatology is a mistake that can be made when we read the bible and blur the lines by overlapping God’s promises for the future and God’s promises for today. You might be tempted to […]
The temptation as we grow older is to believe you are no longer relevant, no longer useful, or some how your time has passed. Which obviously there are limitations that come with age but, for the follower of Jesus, the adage is this:: If you’re not dead, God’s not done. I had the privilege of […]
The common idiom goes: There ain’t no rest for the weary This is elevated to truth in a culture that has glorified hustle as the main driver of success. Which certainly hustle helps but hustle alone leads to an unhealthy life. via GIPHY Listen I get… job, kids, activities, social life, etc. It’s hard not […]
Sure!!! I trust God… at least that is what we verbalize but at times our actions may show other wise. Don’t feel any shame in that, it is hard to trust in a world that has proven itself to be un-trustworthy. On top of this, there are many control freaks out there (like myself) that […]
Before we know it, the year of 2021 is going to be gone forever! How was your year??? Are you ready to see the year end? Or are you wishing there were just a few more weeks??? Even though the holidays are chaotic, there are still a few more things that I would like to […]
By now, surely you are Turkey-ed out and you have had your fill of Thanksgiving Day food favorites. I love my step-mothers handmade country noodles and pumpkin crisp…. Like many holidays, It’s can be easy to blow past without truly allowing the significance of the season move us from observation to action. So have you […]
We live in a desperate world. So, what is the Churches greatest ministry to offer a world in crisis??? PRAYER In prayer we have direct access to the father. In prayer God leads and guides the hearts of man. In prayer we find comfort when tomorrow is uncertain. Why is it then, that many Christians do […]