For the Love of the Search
You know, it’s so easy to proclaim your undying allegiance to the King of Kings when there is little, or no cost to pay. It’s so easy to passionately yell out, “Abba! I’ll die for you!” …. when there is no gun to your head. But how strong will your faith be “when the rubber meets the road?” [Read More]
There are many church leaders, and churches in general, falling into sin and deception. I started really noticing this in the late 1980′s, when I was in my late teens and early 20′s. Deception and foolishness wasn’t as rampant back then … or maybe it was, and had not yet been brought to light. [Read More]
Sometimes I think that one of the reasons why Jesus chose fishermen to be in His group of disciples was because of their “thick skin”. Jesus knew that He need people who could handle the Truth, even if it was a discomfort to their flesh. [Read More]
In the past half-decade, some of America’s largest evangelical churches have employed worldly gimmicks like slapstick, vaudeville, wrestling exhibitions and even mock striptease to spice up their Sunday meetings. No brand of horseplay, it seems, is too outrageous to be brought into the sanctuary. Burlesque is fast becoming the liturgy of the pragmatic church.” [Read More]
Since today is Superbowl 2013, I thought it would be good to re-release this post. Many people think I’m against sporting events, but that’s simply not the case. I just think we have better things to do. Additionally, if we (the Church) prepared our hearts to worship and serve God in the same way we prepare our hearts for the Super Bowl …. perhaps the world would be a better place. [Read More]
Although the Lord has moved upon me in the past with a spirit of prophecy, I do not consider myself a prophet; however, there is a scenario unfolding, and where it COULD lead is disturbing my spirit. The enemy is using arrogant fools like Ahmadinejad and the Westboro Baptist Klan to covertly introduce Godly concepts into the middle of their perverted message. Because “the rest” of their message is so utterly offensive and vile, the unaware and gullible masses (who believe everything they hear in the media) could automatically associate the Holy (Godly concepts) with the Profane (hatred). [Read More]
If you count yourself to be a Seeker of Truth (a Hearer and DOer of the Word), you will have to ask yourself many times (almost daily), “Could I Be Wrong? Are there certain aspects of my Walk with God that are out of line with His Word? Do I adhere to certain practices that may be popular with the church, but grieve the heart of God?” [Read More]
Here’s a little bit more information on the source of our Christmas celebration “characters”. I’m telling you, church … when you take part in these yearly celebrations, you are worshiping idols! [Read More]
“We’re all on a journey” is a phrase that I have been hearing more and more lately. Some well-meaning, godly people have said it to me in an effort to add some perspective to my rather “intense” personality, others have uttered it while wanting to justify themselves in their compromise. Regardless of how the idea is conveyed to me, it is a legitimate scriptural concept. [Read More]
I may have to quit reading Charisma magazine altogether as it can really test my patience level with my brothers and sisters. In a recent article by J. Lee Grady entitled “10 Stupid Things Ministers Should Never Do”, Mr. Grady lists out some sins that a minister should not do. In short, they are as follows [Read More]
