“Now the works of the flesh are evident: sexual immorality, impurity, sensuality, idolatry, sorcery, enmity, strife, jealousy, fits of anger, rivalries, dissensions, divisions, envy, drunkenness, orgies, and things like these. I warn you, as I warned you before, that those who do such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.” (Galatians 5:19–21, ESV) RecentlyContinue reading “Spiritual Diagnosis – Part 1”
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Who Is Leading Your Life?
“But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law.” (Galatians 5:18, ESV) Leadership means a lot. In most cases it means everything. In my adult life, I have served in various leadership positions. I also have worked under many leaders. Some of the leaders I have served under and observedContinue reading “Who Is Leading Your Life?”
Casting Out (Galatians 4:30-31)
“But what does the Scripture say? ‘Cast out the slave woman and her son, for the son of the slave woman shall not inherit with the son of the free woman.’” (Galatians 4:30, ESV) On occasion in life, we must do the most uncomfortable things. One of these is cleaning up messes. Right after HurricaneContinue reading “Casting Out (Galatians 4:30-31)”
Persecution and Conflict
“But just as at that time he who was born according to the flesh persecuted him who was born according to the Spirit, so also it is now.” (Galatians 4:29, ESV) In October this year, 2023, we watched news reports of a horrific scene in Israel. It was on the seventh of October that HamasContinue reading “Persecution and Conflict”
Born Free (Galatians 4:28, 31)
“Now you, brothers, like Isaac, are children of promise.” . . . “So, brothers, we are not children of the slave but of the free woman.” (Galatians 4:28, 31, ESV) In 1966 a movie came out titled “Born Free.” It was based on a real-life couple, Joy and George Adamson, who raised an orphaned lionContinue reading “Born Free (Galatians 4:28, 31)”
Heart of the Pastor – Gal 4:12-16
“What then has become of your blessedness? For I testify to you that, if possible, you would have gouged out your eyes and given them to me. Have I then become your enemy by telling you the truth?” (Galatians 4:15–16, ESV) I believe that many parishioners have no clue about the true heart of theContinue reading “Heart of the Pastor – Gal 4:12-16”
Let the Glory Fall (Isaiah 6:1-8)
(I had to take a break from 2 Peter since I spent the day preparing for preaching at a tent revival evening. So, I thought I would post my manuscript instead. I will continue with 2 Peter tomorrow.) Introduction: There are special moments that we can experience in worship. Moments where God manifests His gloriousContinue reading “Let the Glory Fall (Isaiah 6:1-8)”
Hurdling the Barriers
Just made Available on Amazon Newly published on Amazon, Hurdling the Barriers covers 12 major barriers to church health. Many of these barriers exist unknowingly in churches and hinder the church’s ministry. This book covers how to identify these barriers, the types of problems they cause, and action steps the local church can take toContinue reading “Hurdling the Barriers”
Ivory Palaces (Psalm 45:8)
“I have glorified thee on the earth: I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do. And now, O Father, glorify thou me with thine own self with the glory which I had with thee before the world was.” (John 17:4–5, KJV 1900) Today is Christmas Eve. When I consider Christmas, I thinkContinue reading “Ivory Palaces (Psalm 45:8)”
Purpose, Mission and Vision
I’ll be starting the devotions on Hebrews tomorrow, but wanted to add this about the church and vision. The other day I was with a few Christians interested in the local church. Somehow, we got into the topic of vision and a vision or mission statement. This discussion prompted me to give my views onContinue reading “Purpose, Mission and Vision”
Renewing the Heart 