We are fed by feeding

One of the biggest issues in our country, presently, is the issue of immigration. As Christians, we have an opportunity to lead by example. The question is, which direction shall we go? The Bible is filled with examples of kindness toward aliens in strange lands. Remember, it says to the Israelites in Leviticus, that you…

As I was leading my small group in Celebrate Recovery this past week, I thought of something worth sharing. Often, we are the stumbling blocks in our own lives, preventing our own spiritual growth. If there is something in your life that is holding you back – a mistake in your past – let it…

The detractors are at it again. A few of days ago, I saw a man on television claiming to know the whereabouts of a couple of letters he alleges where written by Jesus to the Sanhedrin. Yes, THAT Jesus. Recently, Christians have been bombarded by claims from “experts” who have information they claim contains the…

I spoke to a new friend recently who was recommitting his life to Christ. He complained that the Christian life is hard. He is right. We talked about some of our personal faults and how we pay more attention. In the past, we might have done these things without giving a thought to the impact…

I turned 40 years old this past Fall. 40 is a significant number in the Bible. The Genesis flood was accompanied by 40 days and nights of rain. The Jews wandered through their temptation in the desert for 40 years. Jesus spent 40 days in the wilderness fasting and contemplating his mission. It is this…

I love Bibles. Lately, I have resorted to reading verses online through one of the many online Bibles at Crosswalk.com. However, there is nothing like sitting down and spending a late night with God’s word in true book form. This past Fall, I purchased the Spiritual Formation Bible from Renovaré. It is in the New…

Ecclesiastes 3:1 For everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven Late last year, my pastor challenged the congregation at Clearbranch UMC to make a difference in our lives and in our community by getting involved in a ministry opportunity. I have always been the type of person who wants…

If insanity can be defined as doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results, can you claim your pastor is insane? If not your pastor, is your Church insane? It’s something to think about. In respect to that definition, are we not all insane when it comes to certain things in our…

The “Reverend” Fred Phelps and his army of contempt are at it again. This time, they have decided to picket the memorial services of the 12 miners who died in West Virginia. Why? According to their press release, West Virginia is a state of “fag lovers” and God killed the miners, sent them to Hell,…

Last night, I had every intention of watching the NBC show The Book of Daniel and delivering a review on this blog. I did watch the first hour of the show, but I have to confess that I am a HUGE fan of Battlestar Galactica and The Book of Daniel could not hold my interest…