I know of a pastor whose first church was a small country church for almost 8 ½ years. During that time, I saw numerous miracles performed at his church and giving way beyond the size of the church. But due to his size of about 25 active members, very few other pastors in his organizationContinue reading “How big is your heart?”
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Planting Seeds of Self-Doubt
As I was pondering my last post on how cults love to preach about submission, it dawned on me that another one of the key ways they try to deceive you into thinking you need to rely upon their guidance is by planting the seeds of self-doubt into your mind. In other words, you wouldContinue reading “Planting Seeds of Self-Doubt”
Submission
If there is one word that cults like to throw around, it would be that of submission. And I usually find it starts with a Bible Verse taken way out of context: Being a fan of unspoken truths, notice what it does NOT say: First of all, this verse is written for a follower toContinue reading “Submission”
Leaving Room for Growth
There once was a young man driving through an unknown small town. Wanting to find out more about the small town, he decided to park his car and walk around a bit. He came upon an old man sitting on a park bench and asked, “Were there any famous men born in this town?” TheContinue reading “Leaving Room for Growth”
The Road Test
As I approached the upcoming on-ramp, my car began to sputter, and the engine cut out. Two hours earlier, my car began to sputter slightly while idling. Then, while on my way to do a home visitation for the church I co-pastor, the car began to stall while stopped at an intersection. After praying quietlyContinue reading “The Road Test”
Why the need for another book on Spiritual Warfare?
I remember it like it was yesterday. I grew up in a main line church but while in college became part of a charismatic college group that met on campus. A very good friend of mine, part of that group, began to suffer a nervous breakdown and began to battle some suicidal thoughts. He hadContinue reading “Why the need for another book on Spiritual Warfare?”
Unspoken Theology 